vertailutietoisuuteen
Vertailutietoisuus, a Finnish term, translates to comparative awareness. It refers to the cognitive and psychological process of understanding oneself and others through comparison. This involves evaluating one's own attributes, achievements, possessions, or social standing against those of others. The comparisons can be upward, looking at those perceived as superior, or downward, looking at those perceived as inferior.
The concept of vertailutietoisuus is deeply rooted in social psychology. It suggests that individuals often gauge
This phenomenon is not necessarily negative. It can serve as a motivator for self-improvement, pushing individuals