5 results for „downward social comparison“
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magazine issue | 02/2008
Are Stereotypes True?
... to the situation, compared to when they were irrelevant. Downward Social Comparison , a process whereby people elevate their self-esteem ... / more
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magazine issue | 02/2008
The Naked Power: Understanding Nonverbal Communications of Power
... these ideas are often exaggerated and misguided. Likewise, social psychologists still have no good understanding of the nonverbal cues ... fashion. In addition, angular and diagonal shapes such as a downward pointing triangle like a V seem to convey the meanings of potency in ... / more
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blog categorie(s) - Big Questions in Society
Why do we sometimes enjoy the misfortune of others?
... immoral feeling (Baudelaire, 1855/1955); and as harmful to social relations (Heider, 1958). Although schadenfreude carries a negative ... Emotion, 11, 1445-1449. Wills, T., A. (1981). Downward comparison principles in social psychology. Psychological Bulletin, ... / more
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magazine issue | 10/2019
Fair Enough? The Inequality Paradox, Inequality Awareness, and System Justification
... In a time where conservative ideologies are on the rise, and social disparities are growing, economic inequality is increasing dramatically ... social mobility while at the same time underestimating downward mobility: in other words, they believe that it is easier to gain ... / moreHere you can search the entire InMind magazine for any content of your choice. You can reduce your search results by selecting one or more filter options in the right column.