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SOCIAL COMPARISON [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-01-29
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Social Psychology
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- relative deprivation
1, record 1, English, relative%20deprivation
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
... the judgment that one is worse off compared to some standard accompanied by feelings of anger and resentment. 2, record 1, English, - relative%20deprivation
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The concept of relative deprivation has been used to explain the fact that persons who could be much worse off than they are but still feel deprived in comparison with even more fortunate groups often play a prominent part in social movements. 3, record 1, English, - relative%20deprivation
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie sociale
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- privation relative
1, record 1, French, privation%20relative
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Le traitement différentiel suscitant le désengagement psychologique au travail a été évalué par le biais du concept de privation relative. Ce concept se traduit par un sentiment d'insatisfaction résultant d'une comparaison défavorable [...] 1, record 1, French, - privation%20relative
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Psicología social
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- privación relativa
1, record 1, Spanish, privaci%C3%B3n%20relativa
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La "privación relativa" es la ausencia de bienes en relación con un grupo de referencia. Un individuo o una familia experimentan "privación relativa" cuando carece de bienes comunes en otros individuos y familias del entorno social. 1, record 1, Spanish, - privaci%C3%B3n%20relativa
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-10-04
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Social Problems
- Economic and Industrial Sociology
- Economics
- Social Policy
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- low-income household
1, record 2, English, low%2Dincome%20household
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A low-income household is a household whose income is low in comparison to a certain standard : the standard can be set with respect to typical income levels in that country, the costs of satisfying basic needs, a household's or population's subjective assessment, or social rights. 2, record 2, English, - low%2Dincome%20household
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Problèmes sociaux
- Sociologie économique et industrielle
- Économique
- Politiques sociales
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- ménage à faible revenu
1, record 2, French, m%C3%A9nage%20%C3%A0%20faible%20revenu
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- ménage à revenu faible 2, record 2, French, m%C3%A9nage%20%C3%A0%20revenu%20faible
correct, masculine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Ménage dont le revenu est inférieur à un seuil de faible revenu donné. 3, record 2, French, - m%C3%A9nage%20%C3%A0%20faible%20revenu
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2024-04-03
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Economic and Industrial Sociology
- Economic Planning
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- social welfare
1, record 3, English, social%20welfare
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
- SW 2, record 3, English, SW
correct
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- social well-being 3, record 3, English, social%20well%2Dbeing
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Taken together, these trends and pressures create an environment where public policy: ... often has increasingly critical implications for future social, economic and environmental well-being. 4, record 3, English, - social%20welfare
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A general descriptive term for the well-being of society as a whole.... its measurement, or a comparison between the social welfare of two societies... is difficult.... Money can measure the Gross National Product, which has weaknesses as an indicator of social welfare. 5, record 3, English, - social%20welfare
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Sociologie économique et industrielle
- Planification économique
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- bien-être collectif
1, record 3, French, bien%2D%C3%AAtre%20collectif
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- bien-être social 2, record 3, French, bien%2D%C3%AAtre%20social
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[...] on peut adresser [des critiques] à la notion du revenu national, pris, par exemple, comme indicateur du bien-être collectif, même interprété en son sens strictement économique [...] [du fait qu'il ne tient] aucun compte de l'état de la répartition des revenus et qu'il ne [permet] pas de comptabiliser toutes les «nuisances» (encombrement, pollutions, bruit, etc.) qui accompagnent son accroissement [...] 3, record 3, French, - bien%2D%C3%AAtre%20collectif
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Sociología industrial y económica
- Planificación económica
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- bienestar social
1, record 3, Spanish, bienestar%20social
masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2014-10-30
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Social Psychology
- Physical Education, Coaching and Sport Psychology
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- social identity theory
1, record 4, English, social%20identity%20theory
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
- SIT 2, record 4, English, SIT
correct
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Social identity theory was developed by Tajfel and Turner in 1979. The theory was originally developed to understand the psychological basis of intergroup discrimination. 3, record 4, English, - social%20identity%20theory
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Social identity theory involves three central ideas : categorization, identification and comparison... 4, record 4, English, - social%20identity%20theory
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The basic idea is that we think of ourselves and others in terms of not only a personal self but also social identities. For example, the minimal group paradigm revealed that when people see themselves as belonging to different groups this can produce intergroup bias. 5, record 4, English, - social%20identity%20theory
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie sociale
- Éducation physique, entraînement des athlètes et psychologie du sport
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- théorie de l'identité sociale
1, record 4, French, th%C3%A9orie%20de%20l%27identit%C3%A9%20sociale
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
- TIS 2, record 4, French, TIS
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] selon la théorie de l'identité sociale, les attitudes envers autrui pourraient rapidement changer selon la position comme membre d'un groupe social (identité sociale) ou comme individu unique (identité personnelle). 3, record 4, French, - th%C3%A9orie%20de%20l%27identit%C3%A9%20sociale
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
La théorie de l'identité sociale suggère que les identifications collectives sont multiples et se recoupent largement. L'hypothèse que l'on peut se sentir à la fois Wallon, Belge, Européen, etc., y trouve donc un fondement théorique solide. 4, record 4, French, - th%C3%A9orie%20de%20l%27identit%C3%A9%20sociale
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 3 CONT
De fait, la TIS et la TAC [théorie de l'auto-catégorisation] ont une portée universelle ; leurs postulats sont censés s'appliquer à toute situation de relations intergroupes (TIS), voire à tout phénomène groupal (TAC). 5, record 4, French, - th%C3%A9orie%20de%20l%27identit%C3%A9%20sociale
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2011-06-17
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Psychology (General)
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- self-awareness
1, record 5, English, self%2Dawareness
correct
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The author presents a model of self-awareness that proposes the existence of 3 sources of self-information. First, the social milieu includes early face-to-face interactions, self-relevant feedback, a social comparison mechanism that leads to perspective taking, and audiences. Second, contacts with objects and structures in the physical environment foster self–world differentiation in infants; this environment also contains self-focusing andreflecting stimuli, such as mirrors and video cameras. Third, the self can develop bodily awareness through proprioception and can reflect on itself using imagery and inner speech. 2, record 5, English, - self%2Dawareness
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie (Généralités)
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- conscience de soi
1, record 5, French, conscience%20de%20soi
correct, feminine noun
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Connaissance intuitive que chacun possède de son existence et de ce qui se passe en lui, de ses pensées et de ses actes. 2, record 5, French, - conscience%20de%20soi
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 2001-06-21
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Titles of Monographs
- Economic Co-operation and Development
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- Comparison of Social Conditions, 1991 and 1996 : registered Indians, registered Indians living on Reserve and the total population of Canada
1, record 6, English, Comparison%20of%20Social%20Conditions%2C%201991%20and%201996%20%3A%20registered%20Indians%2C%20registered%20Indians%20living%20on%20Reserve%20and%20the%20total%20population%20of%20Canada
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, Textual support, English
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Indian and Northern Affairs Canada publication, Ottawa, 2000, 10 pages. 1, record 6, English, - Comparison%20of%20Social%20Conditions%2C%201991%20and%201996%20%3A%20registered%20Indians%2C%20registered%20Indians%20living%20on%20Reserve%20and%20the%20total%20population%20of%20Canada
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Titres de monographies
- Coopération et développement économiques
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- Analyse des conditions socioéconomiques de 1991 et de 1996 : comparaison entre les Indiens inscrits vivant dans les réserves et l'ensemble de la population du Canada
1, record 6, French, Analyse%20des%20conditions%20socio%C3%A9conomiques%20de%201991%20et%20de%201996%20%3A%20comparaison%20entre%20les%20Indiens%20inscrits%20vivant%20dans%20les%20r%C3%A9serves%20et%20l%27ensemble%20de%20la%20population%20du%20Canada
correct, Canada
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record number: 6, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Publication du ministère des Affaires indiennes et du Nord Canada, Ottawa, 2000, 10 pages. 1, record 6, French, - Analyse%20des%20conditions%20socio%C3%A9conomiques%20de%201991%20et%20de%201996%20%3A%20comparaison%20entre%20les%20Indiens%20inscrits%20vivant%20dans%20les%20r%C3%A9serves%20et%20l%27ensemble%20de%20la%20population%20du%20Canada
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1998-08-26
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Anthropology
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- cultural anthropology
1, record 7, English, cultural%20anthropology
correct
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The scientific investigation of the intellectual and moral qualities of man in comparison with those of his fellow beings, and in relation to his racial, social and environmental conditions. 1, record 7, English, - cultural%20anthropology
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Anthropologie
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- anthropologie culturelle
1, record 7, French, anthropologie%20culturelle
correct, feminine noun
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Étude comparée des croyances et des institutions qui ont engendré des structures sociales. 1, record 7, French, - anthropologie%20culturelle
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1993-11-30
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Social Psychology
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- social comparison
1, record 8, English, social%20comparison
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
Record 8, Textual support, English
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The process by which people compare themselves with others when one is uncertain or uneasy about one’s attitudes or performance. In so doing one discovers the "proper" labels for oneself. 2, record 8, English, - social%20comparison
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie sociale
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- comparaison sociale
1, record 8, French, comparaison%20sociale
correct, feminine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Processus par lequel les individus se comparent aux autres et peuvent ainsi assurer à la fois leurs ressemblances et leurs différences avec autrui. 2, record 8, French, - comparaison%20sociale
Record number: 8, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Terme connexe : comparaison évaluative. 3, record 8, French, - comparaison%20sociale
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1984-08-30
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Social Psychology
- Psychometry and Psychotechnology
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- comparison level
1, record 9, English, comparison%20level
correct
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, Textual support, English
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 1 OBS
A subjective standard for judging the outcomes of social interactions. Unsatisfactory outcomes fall below the comparison level, satisfactory outcomes are above it. 1, record 9, English, - comparison%20level
Record number: 9, Textual support number: 2 OBS
Note: Term defined in a specialized glossary of psychometrics. 2, record 9, English, - comparison%20level
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Psychologie sociale
- Psychométrie et psychotechnique
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- niveau de comparaison 1, record 9, French, niveau%20de%20comparaison
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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