Social Comparisons in Novel Situations: Finding Inspiration During Life Transitions  

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Fortune, Jennifer L. ; Lockwood, Penelope ; Shaughnessy, Sarah C. ; Tong, Man-On

Jenis: Article from Journal - ilmiah internasional
Dalam koleksi: Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin (http://journals.sagepub.com/home/pspc) vol. 38 no. 8 (Aug. 2012), page 985-996.
Topik: Social Comparison; Motivation; Role Models; Adjustment; Life Transitions
Fulltext: PSPB_38_08_985.pdf (494.96KB)

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The authors propose that individuals transitioning to a novel environment will prefer upward comparisons, particularly those made with individuals who have experienced a similar transition. Such comparisons help to reduce uncertainty and demonstrate that future success is possible. Study 1 found that individuals facing transitions to unfamiliar situations seek upward comparisons as a result of their uncertainty. Study 2 demonstrated that individuals who perceive themselves to be making a significant life transition are especially motivated by upward comparisons. Study 3 provided evidence that upward comparisons are especially inspiring to individuals making a transition to a novel cultural environment. Study 4 provided experimental evidence that individuals in a novel cultural environment are particularly inspired by upward comparisons with other newcomers. These studies suggest that upward comparisons with individuals who have experienced a similar transition enhance individuals' sense of control over future outcomes and play a key role during adjustment to novel environments.

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