Social Comparison Theory: states that we determine our own social and personal worth based on how we stack up against others.
(Source: Psychology Today, Social Comparison Theory)
Apply: This theory can be applied to community development when social workers come into a community where most people in the community do not think they have much worth. Community members may see other communities near by and not feel like they can ever be as good as them. Also, some community members may feel superior to others because of having a nicer house or car than anyone else in the neighborhood.
Adapt: This theory can be seen in the educational system. A student may not think they are good enough because other classmates are getting better grades on exams than he or she is. On the other hand, a person may feel great about themselves because he or she is getting the best grades in the class and is the teachers favorite.
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