Social comparison, judgment, and behavior /

Comparison with other people, a core element of social life, influences self-concept, attitudes, conformity, psychological and physical well-being, achievement, educational outcomes, and social movements. This volume presents classic and state-of-the-science chapters by leading experts that survey t...

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Other Authors: Suls, Jerry M. (Editor), Collins, Rebecca L. (Editor), Wheeler, Ladd, 1937- (Editor)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: New York, NY : Oxford University Press, 2019.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:Comparison with other people, a core element of social life, influences self-concept, attitudes, conformity, psychological and physical well-being, achievement, educational outcomes, and social movements. This volume presents classic and state-of-the-science chapters by leading experts that survey the major areas of social comparison theory and research.
Item Description:Due to be issued in print: 2020.
Physical Description:1 online resource
Audience:Specialized.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780190629137
0190629134
0190089083
9780190089085