A Study of the Relationship Between Use of Microblogs,Upward Social Comparison, and Consumer Behavior of College Students

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (12) ◽  
pp. 1615-1624
Author(s):  
Li Maomao ◽  
Yue Xiaodong
Keyword(s):  
College Students ◽  
Consumer Behavior ◽  
Social Comparison ◽  
Upward Social Comparison ◽  
The Relationship

The causal relationship between envy and depression: A cross-lagged regression analysis

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (12) ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Xinsheng Jiang ◽  
Jinyu Wang
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Social Comparison ◽  
Causal Relationship ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Gender Effect ◽  
Comparison Theory ◽  
Treatment Of Depression ◽  
Nonclinical Sample ◽  
Upward Social Comparison ◽  
The Relationship

The causal relationship between envy and depression is currently far from clear. We conducted a cross-lagged regression analysis of data on envy and depression, obtained from a nonclinical sample of 260 undergraduate students at two time points spaced 14 months apart. From the perspective of social comparison theory, the results show that although after 14 months envy positively predicted depression, depression did not predict envy. The envy–depression relationship is, thus, a unidirectional causality. In addition, there was no overall gender effect on the relationship between envy and depression. Our finding of the effect of upward social comparison on the envy–depression relationship provides guidance for the treatment of depression in clinical practice.

Upward social comparison and depression in social network settings

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 46-59 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yongzhan Li
Keyword(s):  
Social Network ◽  
Depressive Symptoms ◽  
Social Comparison ◽  
Self Efficacy ◽  
Mediation Model ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Moderated Mediation Model ◽  
Negative Effect ◽  
Upward Social Comparison ◽  
The Relationship

Purpose Previous research has linked upward social comparison on social network sites (SNSs) to depressive symptoms; however, the mechanism underlying this relationship remains unclear. The purpose of this paper is to explore the roles of envy and self-efficacy in the relationship between upward social comparison on SNSs and depressive symptoms. Design/methodology/approach Based on the social comparison theory and previous related literature, a moderated mediation model integrating upward social comparison on SNSs, depressive symptoms, envy and self-efficacy was developed and empirically examined based on the data collected from 934 Chinese high school students. Findings The structural equation modeling analysis shows that envy partially mediates the relationship between upward social comparison on SNSs and depressive symptoms, whereas self-efficacy moderated both the direct effect of upward social comparison on SNSs on depressive symptoms and the mediating effect of envy in the relationship between upward social comparison on SNSs and depressive symptoms. Practical implications The findings offer interesting implications for guiding adolescents to use SNSs properly. This study found that envy and self-efficacy act as a mediator and moderator, respectively, between upward social comparison on SNSs and depressive symptoms, indicating that reducing envy and enhancing self-efficacy should be feasible to alleviate the negative effect of SNSs use. Social implications In order to alleviate the negative effect of SNSs use, parents and educators should direct adolescents to view others’ achievements and happiness properly and manage to improve self-efficacy among adolescents with poor self-efficacy through effective training. Originality/value Through building and examining a moderated mediation model integrating envy and self-efficacy into the relationship between upward social comparison on SNSs and depressive symptoms, the present study advances our understanding of how and when upward social comparison on SNSs augments the risk of depressive symptoms among adolescents.

The Relationship Evaluation Process scale: A multidimensional measure of how people assess the quality of their romantic relationships

2019 ◽  
Vol 36 (11-12) ◽  
pp. 3673-3694
Author(s):  
Justin T. Buckingham ◽  
Bogdan Yamkovenko ◽  
Brandon L. Boring ◽  
Fernanda C. Andrade ◽  
Cristiana Iafolla
Keyword(s):  
Romantic Relationships ◽  
Social Comparison ◽  
Evaluation Process ◽  
Negative Behavior ◽  
Personal Standards ◽  
Multidimensional Measure ◽  
Process Scale ◽  
Upward Social Comparison ◽  
The Relationship

Improving on previous measures, we developed a multidimensional measure of relationship evaluation processes (REPs). In Study 1 ( N = 523), we used exploratory factor analysis to identify the following eight dimensions: personal standards, social comparison, upward social comparison, past comparison, upward past comparison, feedback, negative behavior, and feared future. In Study 2 ( N = 469), we used a more diverse sample to confirm the factor structure. In both studies, bivariate correlations suggested that people who more frequently engage in REPs tend to have lower relationship satisfaction. Negative behavior and feared future were strong predictors of relationship dissatisfaction in both studies; Study 2 showed that these factors mediate the relationship between neuroticism and satisfaction. The present research moves the literature beyond its focus on personal standards and social comparison to consider the important roles of other REPs.

Passive social network site use and adolescent materialism: Upward social comparison as a mediator

2020 ◽  
Vol 48 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yu-Ting Hu ◽  
Qing-Qi Liu
Keyword(s):  
Regression Analysis ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Social Comparison ◽  
Social Network Site ◽  
Network Site ◽  
Site Use ◽  
Upward Social Comparison ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Practical Implications

We examined the role of upward social comparison in the relationship between passive social network site use and adolescent materialism. A sample of 718 Chinese adolescents completed measures of passive social network site use, upward social comparison, and materialism. Correlational analysis results showed that passive social network site use was significantly correlated with upward social comparison and adolescent materialism. In addition, regression analysis results showed that passive social network site use significantly predicted adolescent materialism through the mediation of upward social comparison. Theoretical and practical implications are discussed.

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