Human Sexuality Research & Journals "Looking Up" Linked to Feeling Down: A Meta-Analysis of Online Upward Social Comparison and Psychological Maladjustment May 17, 2026 Lina Irawan Social media’s pervasive influence has transformed how individuals perceive themselves, with a new meta-analysis revealing a significant association between upward social comparison online and a range of psychological maladjustments. The…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals The impact of social expectation pressure on turnover intention among Generation Z employees: a psychological mechanism analysis based on social comparison theory May 7, 2026 Lina Irawan In the rapidly evolving digital economy, a significant shift is occurring in the workforce, particularly with the integration of Generation Z into industries like e-commerce. This demographic, characterized by its…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals Social media social comparison orientation and physical self-efficacy among Chinese college students: sequential mediation via body shame and body appreciation May 4, 2026 Lina Irawan THE growing integration of social media into the daily lives of college students has prompted extensive research into its psychological impacts. A recent comprehensive study, conducted among 3,401 undergraduate students…
