What were the effects of social comparison on your emotions?Consider a time when stress or negative emotions had impacted your ability to learn, your motivation levels, or your overall well-being.What was the impact on your self-concept, self-esteem, or ability to help yourself through the situation?RequirementsInitial posts: Minimum of 300 wordsCite at least one scholarly/authoritative source other than the textbookMinimum of 1 APA formatted sourceOur self-concept is formed in part through social comparison, which is when we perceive ourselves as better than (upward social comparison) or less than others (downward social comparison) with others with whom we compare ourselves. Our self-concept can also be influenced by social situations in which mood, emotions, stress levels, and/or well-being are impacted. Studies show that social support can make a difference at a time when someone is experiencing one or more life stressors that impact learning, motivation, and/or overall well-being. Religious beliefs and practices have been positively correlated with mental and physical health, including the following factorsrelaxation response, healthy behaviors, social support, coherence, and meaningfulness (Jones, 2004).
