Social Comparison Judgment And Behavior

Author : Jerry Suls,Rebecca L. Collins,Ladd Wheeler
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 496 pages
File Size : 49,7 Mb
Release : 2019-11-22
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780190629120

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Comparison with other people, a core element of social life, influences self-concept, attitudes, conformity, psychological and physical well-being, achievement, educational outcomes, and social movements. Social comparison has become particularly salient as social and income inequalities have been increasingly recognized in the United States and elsewhere globally. This volume presents classic and state-of-the-science chapters by leading experts that survey the major areas of social comparison theory and research. Authored by noted experts, the volume is divided into three sections: Basic Comparison Processes, Neighboring Fields, and Applications. The first section is comprised of chapters that update classic theories and present contemporary advances, such as the dominating effect of local versus global comparisons, an analysis of the psychology of competition, how comparisons across different domains influence self-concept and achievement, and the integral connections between stereotyping and comparison. The second section introduces perspectives from related fields, such as the decision and network sciences, that shed new light on social comparison. The third section focuses on practical applications of comparison, including relative deprivation, health psychology, the effects of income inequality on well-being, and the relationship of power to comparison. This volume is a must-read for anyone interested in the field of social comparison and its implications for everyday life.

Author : Jerry Suls,Rebecca L. Collins,Ladd Wheeler
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 681 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2019-12-20
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780190629113

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Social Comparison, Judgment, and Behavior by Jerry Suls,Rebecca L. Collins,Ladd Wheeler Pdf

Comparison with other people, a core element of social life, influences self-concept, attitudes, conformity, psychological and physical well-being, achievement, educational outcomes, and social movements. Social comparison has become particularly salient as social and income inequalities have been increasingly recognized in the United States and elsewhere globally. This volume presents classic and state-of-the-science chapters by leading experts that survey the major areas of social comparison theory and research. Authored by noted experts, the volume is divided into three sections: Basic Comparison Processes, Neighboring Fields, and Applications. The first section is comprised of chapters that update classic theories and present contemporary advances, such as the dominating effect of local versus global comparisons, an analysis of the psychology of competition, how comparisons across different domains influence self-concept and achievement, and the integral connections between stereotyping and comparison. The second section introduces perspectives from related fields, such as the decision and network sciences, that shed new light on social comparison. The third section focuses on practical applications of comparison, including relative deprivation, health psychology, the effects of income inequality on well-being, and the relationship of power to comparison. This volume is a must-read for anyone interested in the field of social comparison and its implications for everyday life.

Author : Jerry Suls,Thomas Ashby Wills
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 471 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-01
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781040025598

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Social Comparison by Jerry Suls,Thomas Ashby Wills Pdf

Assessment of abilities, opinions, and overall feelings of self-worth, are commonly acknowledged to be influenced by how ones’ attributes compare with those of other people. In contemporary social psychology, this process is known as social comparison or interpersonal comparison. Originally published in 1991, this volume presents the most recent developments in this field of study at the time. As described in the chapters the theory has gone through several iterations, taken on new problems and research paradigms, and reached out to other social-psychological areas of study. Some of this research addresses questions that are logical extensions of Festinger’s theory; some consider questions that derive from entirely different ways of construing the comparison process from Festinger’s original approach. Although all questions are not settled, the work presented here shows how far the original social comparison theory has evolved and suggests where the next insights are likely to be found. Today it can be read in its historical contex

Author : Serge Guimond
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 0521845939

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Social Comparison and Social Psychology by Serge Guimond Pdf

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Author : Jerry Suls,Ladd Wheeler
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2013-11-11
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781461542377

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Handbook of Social Comparison by Jerry Suls,Ladd Wheeler Pdf

Comparison of objects, events, and situations is integral to judgment; comparisons of the self with other people comprise one of the building blocks of human conduct and experience. After four decades of research, the topic of social comparison is more popular than ever. In this timely handbook a distinguished roster of researchers and theoreticians describe where the field has been since its development in the early 1950s and where it is likely to go next.

Author : John C. Masters,William P. Smith
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 330 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Psychology
ISBN : UOM:39015013452381

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Social Comparison, Social Justice, and Relative Deprivation by John C. Masters,William P. Smith Pdf

First published in 1987. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.

Author : Diederik A. Stapel,Hart Blanton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Psychology
ISBN : PSU:000058302101

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Social Comparison Theories by Diederik A. Stapel,Hart Blanton Pdf

In effect, social comparison is a fundamental process of self-conception through the perception of others-self, as it is identified with others.

Author : Jerry M. Suls,Richard L. Miller
Publisher : Hemisphere Pub
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Psychology
ISBN : STANFORD:36105036949225

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Social Comparison Processes by Jerry M. Suls,Richard L. Miller Pdf

Author : Mark D. Alicke,David A. Dunning,Joachim Krueger
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 361 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2013-05-13
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781135423445

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The Self in Social Judgment by Mark D. Alicke,David A. Dunning,Joachim Krueger Pdf

The volume begins with a historical overview of the self in social judgment and outlines the major issues. Subsequent chapters, all written by leading experts in their respective areas, identify and elaborate four major themes regarding the self in social judgment: · the role of the self as an information source for evaluating others, or what has been called 'social projection' · the assumption of personal superiority as reflected in the pervasive tendency for people to view their characteristics more favorably than those of others · the role of the self as a comparison standard from or toward which other people's behaviors and attributes are assimilated or contrasted · the relative weight people place on the individual and collective selves in defining their attributes and comparing them to those of other people

Author : Mark D. Alicke,David A. Dunning,Joachim Krueger
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2013-05-13
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781135423452

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The Self in Social Judgment by Mark D. Alicke,David A. Dunning,Joachim Krueger Pdf

The volume begins with a historical overview of the self in social judgment and outlines the major issues. Subsequent chapters, all written by leading experts in their respective areas, identify and elaborate four major themes regarding the self in social judgment: · the role of the self as an information source for evaluating others, or what has been called 'social projection' · the assumption of personal superiority as reflected in the pervasive tendency for people to view their characteristics more favorably than those of others · the role of the self as a comparison standard from or toward which other people's behaviors and attributes are assimilated or contrasted · the relative weight people place on the individual and collective selves in defining their attributes and comparing them to those of other people

Author : Derek Chadee
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2022-03-14
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781119627883

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Theories in Social Psychology by Derek Chadee Pdf

THEORIES IN SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY Theories in Social Psychology develops a deeper, more robust understanding of the theoretical framework underlying the field. Providing rich insights into the central theories and perspectives that continue to shape the discipline, this edited volume brings together a panel of distinguished scholars to address thirteen social psychological theories relating to social cognition, social comparison, social reinforcement, and self. In-depth critical discussions examine topics including cognitive dissonance, reactance, attribution, social comparison, relative deprivation, equity, interdependency, social identity, and more. The expanded second edition fills a substantial gap in current literature by articulating the important psychological theories rather than placing emphasis on applied research. New and revised content helps students understand the construction and complexity of key theories while inspiring researchers of social behavior to reflect on their current work and consider future areas of investigation. This comprehensive resource: Identifies and discusses the theoretical perspectives and specific theories that form the foundation of the study of social psychology Features work from leading scholars including Bertram F. Malle, Paul R. Nail, Richard E. Petty, Thomas Mussweiler, Faye J. Crosby, and Miles Hewstone Helps students move from introductory concepts to multifaceted theoretical frameworks Theories in Social Psychology, Second Edition, remains the perfect textbook for academics and students wanting to study and discuss important social psychological perspectives and theories and attain a deeper understanding of the theoretical framework. “This book will be a very valuable tool for students and professionals alike who wish to learn theories in social psychology and the role they have played in the development of the discipline. It is comprehensive in its coverage and covers the theories in an objective and engaging way.” —Robert J. Sternberg, Professor, Department of Psychology, College of Human Ecology, Cornell University, Honorary Professor of Psychology, University of Heidelberg, Germany “In this wonderful new edition of compilation of theories, at the core of modern social psychology, presented to us by Derek Chadee, we are given a special gift that enriches scholars, teachers and students of psychology in social and general psychology. We are treated to a clear exposition of these theories some of the research and controversy that each has generated, and are given some guidelines to new paths for future exploration of their implications. My research career has benefitted from working in the domains of dissonance, attribution, and social comparison theories, but my teaching and textbook writing has relied on all of the theories and their concepts so elegantly orchestrated here.” —Phillip G. Zimbardo, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Stanford University

Author : Zlatan Križan,Frederick X. Gibbons
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2014-03-21
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781107728813

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Communal Functions of Social Comparison by Zlatan Križan,Frederick X. Gibbons Pdf

The extent to which we see ourselves as similar or different from others in our lives plays a key role in getting along and participating in social life. This volume identifies research relevant to such communal functions of social comparisons and summarizes and organizes this research within a single, coherent conceptual framework. The volume provides an important addition to current thinking about social comparison, which has often neglected communal and affiliative functions. Whereas human desire to compare with others has traditionally been viewed as motivated by self-centered needs such as self-evaluation, self-enhancement, and self-improvement, this book presents an eclectic cross-section of research that illuminates connective, cooperative, and participatory functions of social comparisons. In this vein, the book aims both to expose research on currently neglected functions of social comparisons and to motivate a broader theoretical integration of social comparison processes.

Author : Bram P. Buunk,Frederick X. Gibbons,A. Buunk
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2013-05-13
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781134793105

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Health, Coping, and Well-being by Bram P. Buunk,Frederick X. Gibbons,A. Buunk Pdf

Over the past decades, the field of health psychology has witnessed a tremendous growth, and social psychologists have contributed substantially to the theoretical foundation of this field. Their research has focused on a wide variety of health-relevant topics such as how individuals decide to respond to threats to their health and well-being, how and why they change their behavior to avoid such threats, and especially, how they adjust to or cope with the risk of threatening disease and with the diseases themselves. As diverse as this literature may be, however, there does appear to be a common theme throughout much of it--the observation that comparison of oneself and one's health status and coping efforts with others is an integral part of the coping process. Consequently, social comparison theory is increasingly becoming recognized as a fruitful framework for illuminating health related issues. A still expanding literature is exploring the role of social comparisons with respect to coping with a wide range of health problems, including cancer, physical decline among the aged, rheumatoid arthritis, AIDS, stress at work and occupational burnout, and eating disorders. Social comparison theory has augmented knowledge about the ways in which people cope with stressful events, and thus has contributed significantly to it. At a more basic level, research in this applied context has made significant contributions to the development of social comparison theory itself. The present volume presents an overview of the various ways in which social comparison theory has been applied to issues related to health, coping, and well-being, and also points out how these applications have contributed to our insight into the way humans employ social comparison information. Given the attention paid to theoretical and applied issues, this volume will appeal to a wide audience, including social and health psychologists, as well as therapists, physicians, clinicians, medical sociologists, nurses, and those involved in the growing field of nursing research.

Author : Linda Argote,John M. Levine
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 698 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2020
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780190263362

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The Oxford Handbook of Group and Organizational Learning by Linda Argote,John M. Levine Pdf

This handbook is currently in development, with individual articles publishing online in advance of print publication. At this time, we cannot add information about unpublished articles in this handbook, however the table of contents will continue to grow as additional articles pass through the review process and are added to the site. Please note that the online publication date for this handbook is the date that the first article in the title was published online.

Author : Wolfgang Stroebe,Arie W. Kruglanski,Daniel Bar-Tal,Miles Hewstone
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 281 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9783642521249

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The Social Psychology of Intergroup Conflict by Wolfgang Stroebe,Arie W. Kruglanski,Daniel Bar-Tal,Miles Hewstone Pdf

The area of intergroup relations and social conflict has once again become a major focus of social psychological theorizing and research. One of the consequences of this advance in knowledge is that social psychologists have increasingly been called upon to apply their ideas in order to advise on existing conflicts. The significant contribution of this book is the way it builds on the research and theory of intergroup conflict and then applies this knowledge to the field. The areas discussed include industrial conflicts, interethnic conflicts and intergroup conflicts. The chapters range from reports of experimental laboratory research, through field studies, to theoretical-conceptual contributions. The new advances offered by this broad spectrum of topics will be of interest not only to social psychologists, but also to sociologists and political scientists.