Social Comparison Theory, proposed by psychologist Leon Festinger in 1954, suggests that individuals determine their own social and personal worth based on how they stack up against others. The theory posits that people evaluate their own abilities and opinions by comparing themselves to others, especially those who are similar to them in relevant aspects. #socialpsychology #psychologytheory #upseducation #psychologist #socialcomparison #psychologypost #insta #reels | UPS Education