"We like to see who is stronger, richer, better, or cleverer. Since we humans (1) love lists, (2) are competitive, and (3) are jealous of other people, we like ranking. We can rank some situations objectively: students ranked by their heights reflects objectivity. However, many …
"We like to see who is stronger, richer, better, or cleverer. Since we humans (1) love lists, (2) are competitive, and (3) are jealous of other people, we like ranking. We can rank some situations objectively: students ranked by their heights reflects objectivity. However, many …
"We like to see who is stronger, richer, better, or cleverer. Since we humans (1) love lists, (2) are competitive, and (3) are jealous of other people, we like ranking. We can rank some situations objectively: students ranked by their heights reflects objectivity. However, many …
"We like to see who is stronger, richer, better, or cleverer. Since we humans (1) love lists, (2) are competitive, and (3) are jealous of other people, we like ranking. We can rank some situations objectively: students ranked by their heights reflects objectivity. However, many …
Social comparison, judgment, and behavior
This edited volume presents both classic and contemporary conceptual, empirical, and applied perspectives on the role of comparisons with other people - a core aspect of social life - that have implications for the self-concept, opinions, subjective and physical well-being, conf…
This edited volume presents both classic and contemporary conceptual, empirical, and applied perspectives on the role of comparisons with other people - a core aspect of social life - that have implications for the self-concept, opinions, subjective and physical well-being, conf…
Social comparison, judgment, and behavior
This edited volume presents both classic and contemporary conceptual, empirical, and applied perspectives on the role of comparisons with other people - a core aspect of social life - that have implications for the self-concept, opinions, subjective and physical well-being, conf…
Social comparison, judgment, and behavior
This edited volume presents both classic and contemporary conceptual, empirical, and applied perspectives on the role of comparisons with other people - a core aspect of social life - that have implications for the self-concept, opinions, subjective and physical well-being, conf…
1. Social comparisons in other social sciences -- 2. Social comparisons in pre-classical and classical economic thought -- 3. The marginalization of social comparisons -- 4. The reappearance of social comparisons -- 5. Social comparisons in microeconomics -- 6. Social comparison…
Présentation de l'éditeur : "The idea of comparing rewards with others has a long and persistent presence in the social sciences, and can be found in many psychological, social and managerial theories. In economics, this idea can be traced back through the works of a substantial…
The aim of this thesis is to produce a substantive grounded theory of junior-to-senior transition and as a result of this work, to provide knowledge and guidance for coaches, sport psychologists and other personnel supporting young aspirant athletes. Underpinned by a social cons…
This study was designed to test the discriminant predictions of self-discrepancy theory (SDT) (Higgins, 1987) within USA, China and Turkey. More specifically, using SDT as a framework, this study explored cross-cultural differences related to the role of different perspectives (…