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The collective thoughts reflect a positive view of hope's preventive power against risky behaviors, with discussions referencing how hope can mitigate negative emotions like resentment and FOMO. The tone varies from emphasizing hope as a 'powerful' and 'foundational' emotion to exploring its role in shaping ethical views, indicating a recognition of the article's potential societal impact.

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Most discussions support the article's conclusions about the protective role of hope against risky behaviors triggered by relative deprivation.

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Posts express high interest by emphasizing hope's power and linking it to real-world concepts like achievement and depression.

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Moderate level of engagement

Comments engage with the research by referencing emotional responses and psychological theories, showing moderate depth.

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Moderate level of impact

The discussions highlight the significance of the study's insights for understanding social and individual well-being.

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16,770

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798

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18,569

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Impact of Relative Deprivation and Hope on Risk Behavior Analysis

Impact of Relative Deprivation and Hope on Risk Behavior Analysis

This video explores how relative deprivation influences risk behaviors and how hope can serve as a protective factor to reduce harmful actions, such as excessive gambling.


Reducing Risk Behavior in Relative Deprivation Through Hope Strategies

Reducing Risk Behavior in Relative Deprivation Through Hope Strategies

Relative Deprivation occurs when individuals perceive themselves as being in a worse situation compared to others, which can lead to maladaptive escape behaviors like excessive risk-taking. Increasing hope among at-risk populations may help prevent harmful behaviors.

May 4, 2024

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  • The Don of #PowerUp
    @thami25 (Twitter)

    @LeboPhokela and @ThabisoTema here is a study done as a flagship in this scourge: https://t.co/JOocGUcAy3 #PowerBreakfast
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    October 20, 2025

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  • Queendom
    @Queendom (Twitter)

    Hope can be powerful…and protective. A recent study showed that a person who remains hopeful - even when everyone around seems to have a better life - is less likely to engage in risky behavior. https://t.co/yq1b2SEwjv https://t.co/aVcbWsxIPC
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    January 15, 2021

  • PsychTests
    @psych_tests (Twitter)

    Hope can be powerful…and protective. A recent study showed that a person who remains hopeful - even when everyone around seems to have a better life - is less likely to engage in risky behavior. https://t.co/STPYZ8qVKa https://t.co/euBdp9Q9zS
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    January 15, 2021

  • neuropsych
    @neuropsychfacts (Twitter)

    Compare and despair. Relative deprivation is the belief that you are worse off than similar others (like old classmates). This triggers negative emotions such as anger and resentment, which in turn triggers achievement, escape, and/or deviant behaviors. https://t.co/N9jbhfdbsX
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    December 17, 2020

  • ΞVANDΞR
    @elpriceisright (Twitter)

    Happiness is founded on hope for the #future. Depression is a neverending present that stares into the past. (#FOMO) How you imagine the future is the most important factor to understanding your ethical worldview. #chronocriticism https://t.co/7licCdsGo0
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    December 17, 2020

  • How Hope Can Make You Happier With Your Lot in Life

    Coventry and Piers Fleming, 16 December 2020, Gambling Studies. DOI: 10.1007/s10899-020-09989-4. What is this? Report Ad. Never miss a ...
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    January 3, 2021

    News

  • Feel Like Life Has Dealt You a Bad Hand? Use Hope to Cope ...

    ... 10.1007/s10899-020-09989-4. C. R. Snyder. "Hope Theory: Rainbows in the Mind." Psychological Inquiry (2002) DOI: 10.1207/S15327965PLI1304_01.
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    December 23, 2020

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Abstract Synopsis

  • Relative Deprivation occurs when individuals perceive themselves as being in a worse situation compared to others, which can lead to maladaptive escape behaviors like excessive risk-taking.
  • The studies found that hope can reduce risky behavior in people experiencing relative deprivation, suggesting that hope may serve as a protective factor.
  • Increasing hope among relatively deprived individuals could potentially prevent harmful behaviors such as gambling loss, offering a strategy for harm reduction in at-risk populations.]