How systematic online comparison affects self-perception: The digital space creates an atmosphere where individuals constantly monitor the achievements of others. By browsing news feeds, users see edited fragments of other people's lives that appear flawless. Systematic self-comparison with carefully curated content activates self-criticism. Research shows that systematic online gambling is associated with increased levels of anxiety and dissati…
How systematic online comparison affects self-perception: The digital space creates an atmosphere where individuals constantly monitor the achievements of others. By browsing news feeds, users see edited fragments of other people's lives that appear flawless. Systematic self-comparison with carefully curated content activates self-criticism. Research shows that systematic online gambling is associated with increased levels of anxiety and dissati…