Comprehending envy.

Richard H Smith, Sung Hee Kim

January 2007

Synopsis of Social media discussions

These social discussions highlight the profound impact of the publication, with posts referencing key concepts such as 'hostile rage' and 'painful inferiority,' and noting the importance of understanding envy’s psychological mechanisms, which reflects a deep engagement with the material and an interest in its implications for personal and social understanding.

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Most discussions acknowledge the insights of the publication, especially its exploration of envy as a complex emotional response, with some emphasizing the significance of understanding envy's psychological roots.

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The posts show high interest, referencing specific research studies, terminology like 'benign envy,' and engaging with the concept of envy as a multifaceted emotion.

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Many discussions delve into the details of psychological theories and personal reflections, indicating a thoughtful engagement with the topic.

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While not universally transformative, the posts suggest that the publication deepens understanding of envy, influencing how individuals perceive social comparisons and personal emotions.

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Neural Mechanisms of Envy and Schadenfreude in Social Emotions

Neural Mechanisms of Envy and Schadenfreude in Social Emotions

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August 13, 2025

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  • Edalock
    @AngryEda (Twitter)

    @shaanigami @TheAblebaee_ You're actually not wrong about envy. Smith and Kim (2007) discusses how envy can manifest indirectly through persistent focus on the envied subject. https://t.co/0M6AeqmVTq
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    June 25, 2024

  • بودا بودم
    @buddaboodam (Twitter)

    18.احساس رضایت بیشتری از خودشون پیدا میکنن و در نتیجه اون شو نتیجه بهتری بدست میاره. بر اساس این مقاله https://t.co/o9nTbJFnPW احساس حسادت، بیشتر زمانی رخ میده که شخص منابع خودش رو محدود میبینه یا وقتی باور داره که دیگران از راه های ناعادلانه به موفقیت دست پیدا کردن. این دیدگاه
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    July 6, 2023

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  • Kei Yamamoto
    @KeiYamamoto0905 (Twitter)

    Comprehending envy https://t.co/wrnTJMu7d0
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    March 19, 2022

  • Counterweights
    @counterweights (Twitter)

    Canadians can only look on this record with not entirely comprehending envy! https://t.co/6pQSKD2Wgo
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    January 20, 2021

  • Timothy Bates
    @timothycbates (Twitter)

    Just reading "Comprehending Envy" the world's research on this protean motive revealing painful inferiority experienced as a cycles of shame & hostile rage at those who possess what we desire, enacted in tearing down those who others benignly admire. https://t.co/E8CEpIXsxi
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    May 30, 2020

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Abstract Synopsis

  • The authors review psychological research on envy, highlighting the difference between 'envy proper,' which includes hostility, and benign envy, which does not.
  • They define envy as a painful emotion involving feelings of inferiority, hostility, and resentment triggered by observing someone else's desirable attribute.
  • The paper explores why envy occurs, why it contains hostility, how it can change over time, and how understanding envy can help explain other areas of research and coping strategies.]