In the context of the social network service environment, we explore how discrete emotions—
envy and shame, in particular—may mediate the effects of social comparison on behavior …

Research findings on how participation in social networking sites (SNSs) affects users'
subjective well-being are equivocal. Some studies suggest a positive impact of SNSs on …

People express themselves through posts or selfies with brands and activities on social
networking sites (SNSs) such as Facebook and Instagram. This user-generated content …

Because of the rise of social networking sites (SNSs), social comparisons take place at an
unprecedented rate and scale. There is a growing concern that these online social …

Despite considerable research and theorizing regarding the process of social comparison,
limited attention has been given to the role of discrete emotions in this context, particularly …

Social networking sites (SNS) provide opportunities for mood management through
selective exposure. This study tested the prediction that negative mood fosters self …

Social networking sites (SNSs) are central to social interaction and information sharing in
the digital age. However, consuming social information on SNSs invites social upward …

Online social networks (OSNs) offer a stream of information that readily provides comparison
opportunities, often resulting in feelings of envy. Two factors that drive OSN-situational envy …

Several studies have explored the psychological consequences of social comparison in
SNS usage. This paper aims to explore the behavioral outcomes of social comparison …

This experiment investigates the emotional consequences of viewing strangers' positive
posts on Instagram. From a social comparison perspective, strangers' positive posts on …