Social comparison theory is the idea that individuals ... and others suggest that social-media use can reinforce self-esteem; for example, when people review their own images of good times with ...

O riginally from Outside Online Are you in a self-comparison slump? We all know better, but it’s honestly very hard to avoid ...

This phenomenon, referred to as social self-comparison, could amplify the negative psychological outcomes already associated with social media use. “A few years ago, I came across a TikTok trend ...

our self-esteem is still battered because our brain is hard-wired to prioritise what it sees. “Your happiness becomes a moving target based on the half-truth you’re being sold on social media ...

And that’s not the only way social media is having an impact ... to have sex because of their low self-esteem – a problem caused and perpetuated by comparison on social media.

Reducing social media use can decrease feelings of depression ... we'll explore four key strategies leaders can use to combat comparison, remove self-doubt, and feel content with their ...