A Commentary on Hong & Thoroughgood (2025): Applying Theoretical Nuance to the Social Comparison Process Upon Witnessing Coworkers’ Gratitude Expression Toward Supervisors

Amanda S. Patel; Truit Gray; Haeseen Park; Joseph Yestrepsky

doi:10.1177/10596011261474604

August 4, 2026Group & Organization ManagementOpen Access

A Commentary on Hong & Thoroughgood (2025): Applying Theoretical Nuance to the Social Comparison Process Upon Witnessing Coworkers’ Gratitude Expression Toward Supervisors

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The commentary examines social comparison processes related to observing gratitude at work, challenging existing assumptions.
Analyzed social comparison theory and its application to workplace gratitude expressions.
Critically reviewed previous research by Hong and Thoroughgood.
Proposes a nuanced interpretation of social comparison theory as it relates to gratitude expression.
Suggests that the dynamics of gratitude at work can influence coworker-supervisor relationships.

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Commentary explores social comparison in gratitude expression among coworkers and supervisors, highlighting theoretical insights.

Abstract

commentary, social comparison, gratitude expressionHong and Thoroughgood provide important insight into social comparison processes around observing gratitude expressions at work.

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Patel et al. (2026) studied this question.

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