Title: Social comparison bias - Wikipedia
Headings: Social comparison bias
Social comparison bias
Contents
Introduction
Research
Cognitive effects
Physical/Behavioral Effects
In the media
Through social media
Social comparison bias in the classroom
Conclusion
See also
References
Sources

Content: Social media is a place where people tend to tailor the image of themselves to only present positive things. When other people present their stories or images of success, achievement, beauty, love or happiness it can trigger feelings of inferiority." Physical/Behavioral Effects
Social comparison can lead to some partaking in harm acts to cope. This could, but is not limited to drug/substance abuse, self harm, eating disorders, alcoholism, etc... These are all unhealthy ways to cope. One should instead seek help. On ones one, as it pertains to social media comparison, one can take action steps to unfollow individuals/pages that are triggers. On the other hand, it could prove beneficial to follow more inspirational and uplifting accounts. Also taking a break from social media has proven to help. In the media
Mainstream media is also a main contributor to social comparisons. Everywhere one goes, advertisements try to portray to the public what beauty should be.