Envy is a multifaceted emotion intrinsically linked to the process of social comparison. It emerges when individuals evaluate themselves against others, leading to feelings that can motivate ...

Social Comparison Theory explains how people judge their own success and self worth by comparing themselves to others, a behavior that can drive both growth and dissatisfaction.

We live in a world where it’s becoming increasingly difficult to tell where reality ends and virtual life begins. Whether you ...

Not too long ago, on a cold winter night, somewhere in America, there was a tween who wanted more screen time and a parent who said no. The tween in question was advocating vociferously for her right ...

Even though social media posts and ads can seem glamorous and exciting, people often end up feeling worse after looking at friends’ posts and influencers’ photos and videos. Why is that? People tend ...

East Asia’s wealth and democracy do not translate into higher happiness scores, unlike in the West. A new study suggests five ...