Social comparison and problematic social media use: Relationships between five different social media platforms and three different social comparison constructs

Lewin, Kaitlin M.; Ellithorpe, Morgan E.; Meshi, Dar

doi:10.1016/j.paid.2022.111865

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“…In this study, a tendency to compare influenced mother’s investment in Instagram, likely as a means of gaining access to suitable comparators. This mirrors other findings where a tendency to socially compare predicts social networking addiction (Kim et al, 2021) and problematic social media use across multiple platforms (Lewin et al, 2022). As discussed, social comparison allows us to determine where we fit, an essential process if one is to compete through social status displays (Gilbert et al, 1995), or to survive via a tend-and-befriend response and thus maintain social connections (Taylor et al, 2000).…”

Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 83%

Comparing, competing, and the good mum ideology—Maternal well-being in the context of social media.

Wagstaff,

Wolf,

Smith

2024

Evolutionary Behavioral Sciences

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 83%

Comparing, competing, and the good mum ideology—Maternal well-being in the context of social media.

Wagstaff,

Wolf,

Smith

2024

Evolutionary Behavioral Sciences

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“…Lewin and colleagues studied the relationships between different types of social comparison and the problematic use of Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok, and Twitter. The result indicates that when people often compare their abilities to others on all these five platforms, they tend to use these platforms despite continue to use the platform would impair their daily functioning and psychological distress [11]. On the other hand, the problematic use of Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat is less when people frequently compare their opinions with others [11].…”

Section: Affordances In Shaping Social Comparisonmentioning

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“…The result indicates that when people often compare their abilities to others on all these five platforms, they tend to use these platforms despite continue to use the platform would impair their daily functioning and psychological distress [11]. On the other hand, the problematic use of Facebook, Instagram, and Snapchat is less when people frequently compare their opinions with others [11]. This suggests that people who engage in a greater comparison of abilities are more likely to seek opportunities for comparison in all places, and social media would present an easy opportunity to engage in the behavior of social comparison, while the dimensions of comparison differ depending on the platform.…”

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confidence: 99%

Social Comparison on Social Media Platforms: A media and communication Perspective

Qiu

2024

SHS Web of Conferences

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Many existing studies of social comparison focus on the psychological component, but the reality of users’ lived experiences is that most users incorporate multiple platforms into their communication practices in order to access the people and networks they desire to influence. This paper delves into the phenomenon of social comparison on social media platforms, examined through the lens of media and communication studies. Particularly emphasized is the role of algorithmic curation and the emergence of social media influencers as modern benchmarks of success and aspiration. This paper endeavors to offer a comprehensive understanding of the intertwined dynamics of technological affordances, socio-cultural catalysts, and psychological impacts in the realm of digital social comparison. Finally, the paper reflects on potential strategies to navigate this complex terrain, aiming to strike a balance between digital engagement and mental well-being. The overarching aim is to foster a digital environment that, while enabling connection and expression, also ensures the psychological well-being of its users.

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“… 52 Another study examined excessive user behavior across five platforms- Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, TikTok , and Twitter – it was observed that different platforms were associated with different types of social comparisons, which, in turn, further predicted user behaviors. 53 …”

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Adapting to Lockdown: Exploring Stress Coping Strategies on Short Video Social Media During the COVID-19 Pandemic

Xu,

Wang,

2023

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Introduction The study addresses a gap in research on media use during the COVID-19 pandemic, focusing on the overlooked role of short video social media platforms in stress management. It builds on transactional stress model and coping flexibility to advance the understanding of the strategy-situation fit, particularly the alignment of coping strategies with platform affordances. Methods Our study investigated the detailed use of short video platforms and coping strategies during the pandemic lockdown through an online survey of 1569 respondents conducted immediately after the lockdown. We characterized lockdown duration as a situational stressor attribute and explored variations in the coping process. Assessing changes in user behavior across the top four Chinese short video platforms, we examined anxiety induced by lockdown and the use of problem-focused and emotion-focused coping strategies. Results Significant changes in user behavior in response to lockdown-induced stress were observed. Structural model analyses reveal that people employed both coping strategies to manage heightened anxiety, primarily through increased viewing behavior over interaction behavior. Discussion The findings underscore the positive implications of short video platforms on individual well-being. This study argues for a deeper research focus on coping flexibility within the realm of social media, accompanied by a comprehensive assessment of platform user behavior. Future research should also consider the influence of algorithms on platform functionality.

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Social comparison and problematic social media use: Relationships between five different social media platforms and three different social comparison constructs

Cited by 14 publications

References 30 publications

Comparing, competing, and the good mum ideology—Maternal well-being in the context of social media.

Comparing, competing, and the good mum ideology—Maternal well-being in the context of social media.

Social Comparison on Social Media Platforms: A media and communication Perspective

Adapting to Lockdown: Exploring Stress Coping Strategies on Short Video Social Media During the COVID-19 Pandemic

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