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upward social comparison
upward social comparison Upward social comparison is the tendency to judge oneself against people seen as better off or more advantaged.
Upward social comparison is the tendency to judge oneself against people seen as better off or more advantaged. It often highlights one’s own perceived shortcomings and is linked with lower self-esteem and negative feelings such as self-doubt, anxiety, depression, or relative deprivation.