Theory and Research Concerning Social Comparisons of Personal Attributes

Social comparison theory has evolved considerably since Festinger (1954) originally proposed it. This article integrates these changes with insights offered by recent social comparison studies and by research on social cognition and the self. Contrary to the original theory or subsequent research, (...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Psychological bulletin 1989-09, Vol.106 (2), p.231-248
1. Verfasser:	Wood, Joanne V
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Behavior. Attitude Biological and medical sciences Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Human Personality Traits Psychology Psychology. Psychoanalysis. Psychiatry Psychology. Psychophysiology Self-Evaluation Social Comparison Social psychology Social research Theories
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