Social comparison can influence selfperception and self-esteem from "summary" of Social Psychology by John R. Eiser,J. Richard Eiser
Social comparison is a fundamental process in human behavior that involves evaluating our own thoughts, feelings, abilities, and behaviors in relation to those of others. When we engage in social comparison, we typically look to others who are similar to us in some way, such as age, gender, or background, in order to make judgments about ourselves. This comparison can have a significant impact on our self-perception and self-esteem.
One way in which social comparison influences self-perception is through the process of upward and downward comparison. Upward comparison occurs when we compare ourselves to others who are better off than we are in a particular domain, such as intelligence or attractiveness. This can lead to feelings of inadequacy and lower self-esteem, as we perceive ourselves as falling short in comparison to others.
Conversely, downward ...
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