Upward social comparisons on social media. As they navigate the tumultuous waters of adolescence, they are already. The present research aimed to examine the mediating role of social comparisons.
Our findings suggest that the role of social interactions (both online and offline) and social comparison tendencies should be further explored as markers of problematic social. One key mechanism through which snss may affect wellbeing is social comparison. Looking at social status from a developmental perspective, the author explores the expansion of opportunities for social comparison and complex social hierarchies driven by social media use.