On the positive side, appearance related social comparisons can help develop and maintain one's level of self worth.

On the negative side, appearance related social comparisons can cause the decline of an individual's self worth and value.

There are many studies revolving around social comparison and the effects it has on mental health.

Mainstream media is also a main contributor to social comparisons.

According to research, they may also begin the process of deidentification to protect themselves from social comparison.

But a new study has pinpointed the brain areas that appear to be involved in this process of social comparison.

Using social comparisons, children assess whether they did better or worse than classmates in different activities.

Meeting goals and confronting conflict:Children's changing perceptions of social comparison.

Here, a connection can be made between the two stated theories of social comparison and projection.

The media has been found to play a large role in social comparisons.