The Downward Spiral of Upward Social Comparison

I found this cool video at Channel N, a video and multimedia blog from Psych Central curated by Sandra Kiume.

Social Comparison Theory

By Sandra Kiume

The Downward Spiral of Upward Social Comparison

Comparisons among peers, acted out as situations around a fashion photo shoot and party, mixed with narrated citations. An unusual video format, with lots of good research info about media and peer comparisons affecting body image, drinking, eating disorders, identity, racism, individuality, suicide, and more.

Producer: A Group Three Presentation
Featuring: Mazi Azizi, Nik Janosevic, Natalie Melgoza, Brianna Mitjans, Julia Ramage, Kevin Yang
Format: Flash, HD
Date: 02/06/09
Length: 00:14:29
Video Link: http://vimeo.com/4958096

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