Social Comparison Theories

Author : Jerry Suls,Ladd Wheeler
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 502 pages
File Size : 51,8 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 : Diederik A. Stapel,Hart Blanton
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 560 pages
File Size : 49,9 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 : Zlatan Križan,Frederick X. Gibbons
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 55,9 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 : Jerry Suls,Thomas Ashby Wills
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 471 pages
File Size : 40,5 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 : Jerry M. Suls,Richard L. Miller
Publisher : Hemisphere Pub
Page : 392 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 1977
Category : Psychology
ISBN : STANFORD:36105036949225

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

Author : Bram P. Buunk,Frederick X. Gibbons,A. Buunk
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 452 pages
File Size : 46,7 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 : Serge Guimond
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 380 pages
File Size : 52,7 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,Rebecca L. Collins,Ladd Wheeler
Publisher : Oxford University Press, USA
Page : 681 pages
File Size : 43,6 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 : Brian Mullen,George R. Goethals
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781461246343

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Theories of Group Behavior by Brian Mullen,George R. Goethals Pdf

In the fall of 1983, we began to organize a symposium entitled "General Social Psychological Theories of Group Behavior." Our goal was to encourage the extension and application of basic current social psychology to group behavior. The symposium was presented in the spring of 1984 at the Eastern Psychological Association convention in Baltimore and the interest that it generated led to discussions with colleagues and friends about similar efforts by social psychologists, eventually resulting in the present book. Some clarification about the contents is in order. First, the theories presented here are clearly social psychological in scope and level of analysis, as discussed in the Introduction (Chapter 1). However, we are not trying to encompass sociological, anthropological, political, or historical theoretical approaches to group behavior. Second, while the theories comprise a wide-ranging and representative, if not quite exhaustive, selection of social psychological theories of group behavior, there are some interesting and general perspectives that are not represented. For example, one perspective that is conspicuous by its absence is some variant of learning theory. Aside from the rare, notable exception (e.g., Buss, 1979), little work currently is being done on group behavior from a learning theoretic perspective. Our inclusion or exclusion of a theory reflects our judgment regarding its currency and accessibility to social psychological researchers.

Author : Peter James Burke
Publisher : Stanford University Press
Page : 404 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0804753474

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Contemporary Social Psychological Theories by Peter James Burke Pdf

This text presents the most important and influential social psychological theories and research programs in contemporary sociology. Original chapters by the scholars who initiated and developed these theoretical perspectives provide full descriptions of each theory, its background, development, and future. The first four chapters cover general approaches, organized around fundamental principles and issues--symbolic interaction, social exchange, distributive justice, and rational choice. The following chapters focus on specific research programs and theories, examining identity, affect, comparison processes, power and dependence, social exchange, status construction, and legitimacy. A concluding chapter provides an analysis of and commentary on the state of the theoretical programs in sociological social psychology. Contributors: Peter J. Burke, Joseph Berger, Coye Cheshire, Karen S. Cook, Pamela Emanuelson, Alexandra Gerbasi, Karen A. Hegtvedt, Michael A. Hogg, Guillermina Jasso, Edward J. Lawler, Michael W. Macy, George J. McCall, Linda D. Molm, Cecilia L. Ridgeway, Dawn T. Robinson, Lynn Smith-Lovin, Jan E. Stets, Jonathan H. Turner, Murray Webster Jr., David Willer, and Morris Zelditch, Jr.

Author : Wendy Patrick
Publisher : BroadStreet Publishing Group LLC
Page : 172 pages
File Size : 45,9 Mb
Release : 2023-04-04
Category : Religion
ISBN : 9781424564781

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Why Bad Looks Good by Wendy Patrick Pdf

Overcome deception with biblical perception. Have you ever misjudged a situation that appeared desirable but ended in disaster? Have you been betrayed by a friend, coworker, or love interest? We all face challenging, heartbreaking experiences that require us to make important decisions. Unlike worldly advice, God’s advice is perfect. Why Bad Looks Good uses biblical wisdom to improve your perception of the people and world around you. Using relatable, real-life examples, career prosecutor Dr. Wendy Patrick teaches you how to: ● assess people and circumstances clearly and accurately, ● identify healthy sources of power, ● surround yourself with trustworthy people, and ● transform rose-colored glasses into reading glasses. We are drawn to talent, wealth, and beauty, yet all of those things come from God. Apply his divine wisdom to live peacefully but proactively, compassionately yet carefully, and adopt a fresh, uplifting outlook on life.

Author : Zlatan Križan,Frederick X. Gibbons
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 269 pages
File Size : 41,9 Mb
Release : 2014-03-21
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9780521119498

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

This volume identifies research relevant to communal functions of social comparisons and organizes this research within a coherent conceptual framework.

Author : Rita Felski,Susan Stanford Friedman
Publisher : JHU Press
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2013-06-15
Category : Literary Criticism
ISBN : 9781421409122

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Comparison by Rita Felski,Susan Stanford Friedman Pdf

An extended volume of New Literary History that considers the practice of comparison in literary studies and other disciplines within the humanities. Writing and teaching across cultures and disciplines makes the act of comparison inevitable. Comparative theory and methods of comparative literature and cultural anthropology have permeated the humanities as they engage more centrally with the cultural flows and circulation of past and present globalization. How do scholars make ethically and politically responsible comparisons without assuming that their own values and norms are the standard by which other cultures should be measured? Comparison expands upon a special issue of the journal New Literary History, which analyzed theories and methodologies of comparison. Six new essays from senior scholars of transnational and postcolonial studies complement the original ten pieces. The work of Gayatri Chakravorty Spivak, Ella Shohat, Robert Stam, R. Radhakrishnan, Bruce Robbins, Ania Loomba, Haun Saussy, Linda Gordon, Walter D. Mignolo, Shu-mei Shih, and Pheng Cheah are included with contributions by anthropologists Caroline B. Brettell and Richard Handler. Historical periods discussed range from the early modern to the contemporary and geographical regions that encompass the globe. Ultimately, Comparison argues for the importance of greater self-reflexivity about the politics and methods of comparison in teaching and in research.

Author : Richard H. Smith
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Psychology
ISBN : STANFORD:36105131802451

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Envy by Richard H. Smith Pdf

For centuries, scholars have argued that envy is the source of much aggressive behavior as well as the root cause of much unhappiness, but it is only recently that there have been attempts to examine the emotion from an empirical perspective. This book is the first of its kind to offer a comprehensive summary of current theoretical and empirical work on envy provided by scholars from a range of disciplines. The first section of the book focuses on the rich theological, philosophical, and evolutionary foundations of scholarly thinking on envy. The second section covers the social psychological work on envy and includes chapters on social comparison processes, definitional challenges, the link between envy and schadenfreude, intergroup envy, and fear of envy. The third section covers research on envy from organizational psychology, experimental economics, marketing, neuroscience, and anthropology. The fourth section focuses on the implications of understanding envy for physical and mental health with chapters on psychoanalytic conceptions of envy, health psychology, and the challenges of coping with envy. A final chapter consists of reflective comments on all the chapters and brings together recurring themes and makes suggestions for future research on envy.

Author : Muzafer Sherif,M. O. Wilson
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 379 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 1953
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:948862325

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Group Relations at the Crossroads by Muzafer Sherif,M. O. Wilson Pdf