Browsing University of Waterloo by Author "Vimalakanthan, Kiruthiha"
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Compassion over competition: The momentary and longitudinal benefits of adopting a caregiving mentality in the face of appearance comparisons
Vimalakanthan, Kiruthiha (University of Waterloo, 2021-08-27)Social comparisons in the appearance domain are a harmful yet prevalent practice, increasing body dissatisfaction and negative affect among women (Leahey et al., 2011). The adverse effects of making upward appearance ... -
From Competition to Caregiving: Alleviating the Negative Effects of Appearance-Focused Social Comparisons
Vimalakanthan, Kiruthiha (University of Waterloo, 2016-08-31)Social comparison theory (Festinger, 1954) suggests that individuals compare themselves to others in order to determine their standing in various life domains (e.g., wealth, intelligence, popularity). These social comparisons ...