This study finds a negative relationship between self-acceptance and social comparison in young adults, suggesting social media impacts self-perception.
Key Points
A significant negative relationship exists between self-acceptance and social comparison.
The study reports an r value of -0.150 and p value of 0.003, indicating significance.
Using purposive sampling, 346 young adults aged 18-25 were surveyed on Instagram.
The findings imply that higher self-acceptance leads to lower social comparison, impacting mental health.