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Comparison psychology refers to the psychological process of generating negative emotions when an individual finds that he or she is deviating from the reference individual. This psychological phenomenon may motivate individuals to strive for progress in some cases, but excessive comparison can lead to many negative effects.
The negative effects of comparison psychology.
1.Psychological imbalance and dissatisfaction: Excessive comparison will make the individual psychologically unbalanced, leading to more and more dissatisfaction, even if a certain achievement is achieved, will not feel happy.
2.Mental stress and emotional problems: Long-term comparisons may lead to listlessness, low mood, and in severe cases, depressive symptoms.
3.Affect interpersonal relationships: Comparison psychology may lead to dissatisfaction with the people around them, affect family harmony, and even lead to alienation between friends.
4.Loss of self-worth and identity: The psychology of comparison makes individuals pay too much attention to material and external image, which may lead to the neglect of self-worth and the confusion of personal identity.
5.Economic pressure and resource misallocation: In order to satisfy the psychology of comparison, individuals may consume more than their own economic capacity, resulting in economic pressure and resource misallocation.
The causes of the psychology of comparison.
1.Deep inferiority complex: Individuals crave recognition and respect through comparison due to their inferiority complex.
2.The influence of social comparative culture: Comparative culture in the social environment, such as showing off in social **, may induce the psychology of comparison.
3.Wrong values: Wrong values can lead individuals to place too much emphasis on material wealth and social status and ignore the intrinsic worth of people.
4.The influence of parents and education: Parents' spoiling of their children or the wrong way of education may promote children's comparison mentality.
The solution to the psychology of comparison.
1.Correctly understand the psychology of comparison: understand the positive and negative effects of comparison psychology, and make reasonable use of the positive effects of comparison psychology to avoid its negative impact.
2.Establish correct values: pay attention to personal inner growth and spiritual pursuit, establish correct values, and avoid the erosion of materialism.
3.Self-reflection and self-improvement: Through self-reflection, understand your own needs and strengths, and enhance self-confidence through self-improvement.
4.Reasonable comparison: Compare with your own past, set reasonable goals, and avoid unnecessary social comparisons.
5.Cultivate a grateful and contented attitude: cherish everything you have and be grateful for the people and things around you.
6.The positive role of parents and education: Parents should lead by example, cultivate a healthy consumption outlook in their children, and educate their children to value personal effort and intrinsic value.
Strategic personality psychology believes that through these methods, the negative effects of comparison psychology can be gradually resolved, and a healthier and more positive mindset can be cultivated.