January 2007 PMID 17201570

Comprehending envy.

Richard H Smith, Sung Hee Kim

Mentions

12
Peak: 1 in May 2020
across 4 sources since May 2020

Extended reach

62,916
potential audience

Total likes

1,767

Video views

20,525

Mentions per month

May 2020 – Aug 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter5 posts
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  • YouTube2 videos
  • News2 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

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.

AgreementModerate agreement

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.

InterestHigh interest

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

EngagementModerate engagement

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

ImpactModerate impact

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

Abstract in brief

  • 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.]

Top posts

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بودا بودم
@buddaboodam · X

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

Jul 6, 2023 · 18 likes · 12,381 followers View post →
Timothy Bates
@timothycbates · X

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

May 30, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 7,305 followers View post →
Edalock
@AngryEda · X

@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

Jun 25, 2024 · 15,646 followers View post →
Kei Yamamoto
@KeiYamamoto0905 · X

Comprehending envy https://t.co/wrnTJMu7d0

Mar 19, 2022 · 6,108 followers View post →

All mentions

Edalock
@AngryEda · X

@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

Jun 25, 2024 · 15,646 followers View post →
بودا بودم
@buddaboodam · X

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

Jul 6, 2023 · 18 likes · 12,381 followers View post →
Kei Yamamoto
@KeiYamamoto0905 · X

Comprehending envy https://t.co/wrnTJMu7d0

Mar 19, 2022 · 6,108 followers View post →
Counterweights
@counterweights · X

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

Jan 20, 2021 · 950 followers View post →
Timothy Bates
@timothycbates · X

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

May 30, 2020 · 1 like · 1 share · 7,305 followers View post →