Psychiatry and Psychology

Social Comparison

Perception of one's abilities and attitudes in relation to those of others in a process that plays a significant role in self-image and subjective well-being.

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Abstract

Perception of one's abilities and attitudes in relation to those of others in a process that plays a significant role in self-image and subjective well-being.

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2 entry terms
  • Comparison, Social
  • Social Comparisons

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History Note

2021

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Previous Indexing

  • Self Concept (2010-2020)

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  1. F01.752w.747w.792w.962

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Social Comparison. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000083642. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000083642
  2. Social Comparison. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q112787468