People compare themseves to others even though it feels bad. Your brain skims past the good in your life and finds ways that you come up short. We have inherited this social radar from earlier mammals ...

Hundreds of millions of people are estimated to feel bad every day because of digital social comparison. (Jaap Arriens / NurPhoto / Getty Images) ...

As social animals, we humans are hard-wired to learn, thrive, and grow through our relationships — our engagement with and observations of others. Early in life, we rely on teachers and role models ...

Dr. Brenda Lloyd-Jones from the University of Oklahoma joined News On 6 to talk about your questions about therapy, communication, and mental health. This week's discussion is about the dangerous ...

Envy is a multifaceted emotion intrinsically linked to the process of social comparison. It emerges when individuals evaluate themselves against others, leading to feelings that can motivate ...

Today's teens navigate a culture of comparison fueled by social media, academics, and societal pressures. This constant comparison negatively impacts self-esteem, emotional well-being, and identity ...

Not too long ago, on a cold winter night, somewhere in America, there was a tween who wanted more screen time and a parent who said no. The tween in question was advocating vociferously for her right ...