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“The biggest barrier was my own self”: the role of social comparison in non-traditional students’ journey to medicine

open access: yesPerspectives on Medical Education, 2020
Introduction Social comparisons strongly influence an individual’s concept of self, their aspirations and decisions. This study investigates how non-traditional applicants used social comparison to shape their preferences, beliefs and predictions whilst ...
Rachel Ball   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

The Combined Effect of Obesity and Contraceptive Use on Pulmonary Embolism in Adolescent Females Residing in the United States

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Combined oral contraceptive (COC) use in obese adult women dramatically increases the relative risk of developing a pulmonary embolism (PE). The risk of a PE in obese adolescent females taking contraceptives is currently unknown. The purpose of this investigation was to determine the effect of body mass index (BMI) and contraceptive
John Puetz, Joanne Salas
wiley   +1 more source

Inspiration or defeat: the motivational and evaluative impact of social comparison on dysphoric individuals [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
People compare themselves to others in order to evaluate their abilities and opinions, yet the literature is mixed on how these social comparisons impact people's emotions, self-evaluation, and motivation. There were two primary aims of the present study.
Majestic, Catherine   +1 more
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Best Version of Yourself? TikToxic Effects of That-Girl Videos on Mood, Body Satisfaction, Dieting Intentions, and Self Discipline

open access: yesSocial Sciences
The “That Girl” self-optimization trend on TikTok, promoting beauty and productivity, had over 17.4 billion views by August 2024. “That Girl” video clips showcase perfectly organized daily routines, fitness activities, and healthy eating—allegedly to ...
Silvana Weber   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

When social comparison is not always motivating for goal achievement [PDF]

open access: yes, 2017
Nowadays consumers can easily connect with others who are pursuing similar goals via smart devices and mobile apps. This technology also enables them to compare how well they are doing relative to others in a variety of contexts, ranging from online ...
Chan, Elaine, Briers, Barbara
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Navigating Academic Self-Concept via Social Comparison : The Moderating Impact of Achievement Goals Among Students

open access: yesJurnal Kependidikan
This study aims to analyze the role of Achievement Goals as a moderator in the relationship between upward social comparison and academic self-concept among college students.
Amalia Fathiyah Zulfa, Wuri Prasetyawati
doaj   +1 more source

Central Nervous System Neuroblastoma, FOXR2‐Activated: A Pooled Analysis of Published Clinical Outcomes

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Central nervous system (CNS) neuroblastoma, FOXR2‐activated, is a recently recognized entity in the WHO CNS5 classification, defined by activation of the FOXR2 transcription factor and unique histopathological features. This review synthesizes available literature and pooled clinical data, providing insight into demographics ...
Sudarshawn Damodharan   +1 more
wiley   +1 more source

The impact of social comparison, FoMo, cyberbullying, and social media addiction on social anxiety among Malaysian youth [PDF]

open access: yes
This study explores the relationship between social comparison, Fear of Missing Out (FoMO), cyberbullying, social media addiction, and social anxiety among Malaysian youth.
Kunhao, Zhang   +2 more
core   +1 more source

When Differences Ignite Speaking Up: Contrasting Effects of Attitude Dissimilarity and Perceived Status Conflict on Employee Voice

open access: yesBehavioral Sciences
Drawing on social comparison and attribution theories, this study examines how employees’ attitudinal dissimilarity within work groups shapes their willingness to speak up or remain silent.
Yumi Ko, Myung-Ho Chung, Jeeyoung Kim
doaj   +1 more source

Prevalence of 21 Physician‐Defined Severe Toxicities Following Childhood Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia Treatment: Australian Retrospective Cohort Study

open access: yesPediatric Blood &Cancer, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Background Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common pediatric cancer, with an overall survival now surpassing 90% in developed countries. However, treatments are not without adverse effects. In this study, we apply the severe toxicity‐free survival (STFS) framework to determine the prevalence of 21 physician‐defined severe ...
Lane Collier   +10 more
wiley   +1 more source

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