Perceived similarity determines social comparison effects of more and less physically active others
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 4227134 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Iris Perey (0000-0003-2335-2861, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany), Joerg Koenigstorfer (0000-0001-6159-2861, Technical University of Munich, Munich, Germany) |
| Year | 2023 |
| Volume | 28 |
| Issue | 2 |
| Pages | 162-175 |
| Publication date | 2023-02-01 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Health Psychology (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1359-1053 • E-ISSN: 1461-7277 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/13591053221086759 |
| PMID | 35437053 |
| OpenAlex | W4224234407 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 32 |
This research tested whether the effects of physical activity (PA) comparisons depend on the perceived similarity to comparison standards. In 3 experimental studies, participants compared themselves to a more or a less physically active person. Results showed that perceived similarity determined comparison outcomes: Participants' PA self-evaluation and self-efficacy were higher when focusing on similarities with more (vs less) (Study 1) and dissimilarities with less (vs more) active others (Study 1 and 2). Considering the opposite of the impression that less active others are similar and more active others are dissimilar increased participants' PA self-evaluation, self-efficacy, and intention (Study 3
Impression formation · Perception · Physical activity · Physical therapy · Similarity (geometry · Social comparison theory · Social perception · Behavioral Health and Interventions · Computer Science · Death Anxiety and Social Exclusion · Medicine · Psychology · Social and Intergroup Psychology · Social Psychology
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| Citations per year | 2 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |