Social Networking Sites, Body Image and Wellbeing: The Roles of Social

by Mary Hamilton

Social comparison theory (Festinger, 1954) suggests that individuals determine their worth and status in different areas of their lives based upon how they compare with 9 others. Positive and negative comparisons and self-evaluations can lead to individuals experiencing themselves either positively or negatively. Festinger was interested in the role and impact of social comparisons made with peers in social groups (Festinger, 1954; Buunk & Gibbons,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1805240854
• ISBN13: 9781805240853
• Release Date: January 2023
• Publisher: Rachnayt2
• Length: 148 Pages
• Weight: 0.46 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"