Downward social comparison refers to
the process whereby we compare ourselves to people who are worse than we on a particular trait or ability, in Order to feel better about ourselves
Other /More definition:
Downward social comparison means comparing with others who are worse, or worse off, may trigger improved feelings about oneself; the defensive tendency to compare oneself with someone whose troubles are more serious than one's own.
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