The term “social comparison theory” was coined in 1954 when Leon Festinger, an American social psychologist, observed that people were constantly seeking honest assessments of themselves, and as a result, they began to make comparisons to others to comprehend who they are in a world of more than 7 billion people. So, based on the
One of the most representative indicators of how humans today emphasize the value of optimism is the current trend “good vibes only”. However, when positivity is exaggerated, the syndrome known as “toxic positivity” emerges. As a result, let us delve further through the article below in order to get a better understanding of it. (Vietnamese
It is inevitable that we will have to face lots of judgments from others. Both praises and hatred. But have you ever thought about whether the negative judgments are fair enough for you to receive those? (Vietnamese version below) SOCIAL NORMS OF APPEARANCE: THE ULTIMATE STANDARD OR A PREJUDICE BARRIER? Appearance is a definition that