Science February 2009 PMID 19213918

When your gain is my pain and your pain is my gain: neural correlates of envy and schadenfreude.

Hidehiko Takahashi, Motoichiro Kato, Masato Matsuura, Dean Mobbs, Tetsuya Suhara, Yoshiro Okubo

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The discussions express strong interest through comments like 'reveal that envy 'hurts' like physical pain,' and references to the neurobiological basis of social emotions, indicating engagement with the scientific content. The tone varies from supportive comments to humorous remarks like 'Evidence. lol,' illustrating a casual but intrigued attitude, which shapes the moderate scores in engagement and impact.

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Most comments acknowledge the study’s findings, especially regarding the connection between social emotions and brain activity, showing general support and recognition of its importance.

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Several discussions delve into the neural mechanisms, with some commenting on the relevance of the study; however, others do not deeply analyze the methodology or implications.

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While the mentions recognize the study’s significance in understanding social emotions, the overall impact appears moderate, with no indication of broad societal repercussions or calls to action.

Abstract in brief

  • The studies explore how the brain processes feelings of envy and schadenfreude, which are social emotions linked to comparisons with others, revealing that envy activates the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC) while schadenfreude activates the striatum.
  • When someone is perceived as having better possessions or qualities that matter to the individual, stronger envy and ACC activation occur; conversely, when an envied person experiences misfortune, schadenfreude and striatum activation increase.
  • The research shows that the ACC predicts reward-related responses in the striatum, illustrating a neural basis where envy causes pain and schadenfreude provides a rewarding sensation.]

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Mariela | Neurodocente
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En el estudio “When your gain is my pain and your pain is my gain” Takahashi et al. (2009) revelan que la envidia “duele” como el dolor físico ya que se activan las mismas areas cerebrales y que la schadenfreude (alegría malsana) genera una respuesta de recompensa.

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U一郎
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@earthtreee メシウマ研究の先駆け https://t.co/ZwrsrxviMg

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石井大典 (Daisuke ISHII)|認知行動神経科学
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OTの講義で取り上げた論文 "When Your Gain Is My Pain and Your Pain Is My Gain: Neural Correlates of Envy and Schadenfreude" https://t.co/QnNormgwOL 解説 https://t.co/eaT7edvzOH

Oct 21, 2022 · 2 likes · 770 followers View post →
mary
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When Your Gain Is My Pain and Your Pain Is My Gain: Neural Correlates of Envy and Schadenfreude | Science www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

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AoLihui
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@ScriptingJapan Evidence. lol https://t.co/PqemtEqZ89

Feb 23, 2022 · 1 like · 18,117 followers View post →
Mariela | Neurodocente
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@Lmill003M Hola Luis, con gusto. https://t.co/BPQNbCxu3B

Jun 16, 2025 · 1 like · 3,319 followers View post →

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When Your Gain Is My Pain and Your Pain Is My Gain: Neural Correlates of Envy and Schadenfreude | Science www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

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RT @neurodocente: En el estudio “When your gain is my pain and your pain is my gain” Takahashi et al. (2009) revelan que la envidia “duele”…

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@earthtreee メシウマ研究の先駆け https://t.co/ZwrsrxviMg

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@Lmill003M Hola Luis, con gusto. https://t.co/BPQNbCxu3B

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RT @neurodocente: En el estudio “When your gain is my pain and your pain is my gain” Takahashi et al. (2009) revelan que la envidia “duele”…

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Mariela | Neurodocente
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En el estudio “When your gain is my pain and your pain is my gain” Takahashi et al. (2009) revelan que la envidia “duele” como el dolor físico ya que se activan las mismas areas cerebrales y que la schadenfreude (alegría malsana) genera una respuesta de recompensa.

Jun 14, 2025 · 7 likes · 2 shares · 3,319 followers View post →
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RT @CorradoCory: When Your Gain Is My Pain and Your Pain Is My Gain: Neural Correlates of Envy and Schadenfreude | Science https://t.co/IYr…

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Cory
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When Your Gain Is My Pain and Your Pain Is My Gain: Neural Correlates of Envy and Schadenfreude | Science https://t.co/IYrxRCuGyO Un lavoro scientifico che suggerisce le basi neurobiologiche dell'invidia sociale.

Dec 30, 2023 · 1 share · 6 followers View post →
石井大典 (Daisuke ISHII)|認知行動神経科学
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OTの講義で取り上げた論文 "When Your Gain Is My Pain and Your Pain Is My Gain: Neural Correlates of Envy and Schadenfreude" https://t.co/QnNormgwOL 解説 https://t.co/eaT7edvzOH

Oct 21, 2022 · 2 likes · 770 followers View post →
Jim Bloom
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When Your Gain Is My Pain and Your Pain Is My Gain: Neural Correlates of Envy and Schadenfreude | Science https://t.co/tgZTi3U4TC

Oct 8, 2022 · 2,405 followers View post →
AoLihui
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@ScriptingJapan Evidence. lol https://t.co/PqemtEqZ89

Feb 23, 2022 · 1 like · 18,117 followers View post →
عبدالله الجطيلي
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