Psychological Bulletin· 2017Q1
A social comparison theory meta-analysis 60+ years on.
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A meta-analysis of 60+ years of social comparison research reveals people strongly prefer upward comparisons when not threatened, and contrast (rather than assimilation) is the dominant reaction, particularly affecting ability estimates and affect.
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