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comparison process
comparison process Comparison process is the way people evaluate themselves by using different standards, such as other people, their past or possible selves, personal criteria, or comparisons across attributes.
Comparison process is the way people evaluate themselves by using different standards, such as other people, their past or possible selves, personal criteria, or comparisons across attributes. In this research context, it includes how often these upward or downward comparisons are made and the emotional impact they have.