Downward Social Comparison among University Students

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This research aims to identify the level of downward social comparison among university students and examine differences based on gender and academic specialization.
Descriptive analytical method applied to a sample of 400 students randomly selected using stratified proportional sampling.
Developed a downward social comparison scale based on Peters' model with 30 items across three domains: emotional, cognitive, and behavioral aspects.
Data analyzed using one-sample t-test and two-way ANOVA.
Students displayed a statistically significant high level of downward social comparison, with a mean score of 104.50 versus a hypothetical mean of 90, t(399)=20.35.
No statistically significant differences were found based on gender, academic specialization, or the interaction between these variables.

Descriptive analysis reveals high downward social comparison levels in university students, indicating implications for academic perseverance.

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Lecturer Hassanein Farman Abboud¹ (2026) studied this question.

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