September 2021 PMID 33326060

Relative Deprivation and Hope: Predictors of Risk Behavior.

Shahriar Keshavarz, Kenny R Coventry, Piers Fleming

Mentions

9
Peak: 2 in Dec 2020
across 4 sources since Dec 2020

Extended reach

18,569
potential audience

Total likes

798

Video views

16,770

Mentions per month

Dec 2020 – Oct 2025

Where it's discussed

  • X / Twitter5 posts
  • YouTube2 videos
  • News1 articles
  • Blogs1 articles

AI synopsis

What people are saying

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.

AgreementModerate agreement

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

InterestHigh interest

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

EngagementModerate engagement

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

ImpactModerate impact

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

Abstract in brief

  • 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.]

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
The Don of #PowerUp
@thami25 · X

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

Oct 20, 2025 · 2 likes · 1,015 followers View post →
ΞVANDΞR
@elpriceisright · X

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

Dec 17, 2020 · 415 followers View post →
Queendom
@Queendom · X

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

Jan 15, 2021 · 199 followers View post →
neuropsych
@neuropsychfacts · X

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

Dec 17, 2020 · 121 followers View post →

All mentions

The Don of #PowerUp
@thami25 · X

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

Oct 20, 2025 · 2 likes · 1,015 followers View post →
Queendom
@Queendom · X

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

Jan 15, 2021 · 199 followers View post →
PsychTests
@psych_tests · X

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

Jan 15, 2021 · 29 followers View post →
neuropsych
@neuropsychfacts · X

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

Dec 17, 2020 · 121 followers View post →
ΞVANDΞR
@elpriceisright · X

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

Dec 17, 2020 · 415 followers View post →
How Hope Can Make You Happier With Your Lot in Life
News

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

Jan 3, 2021 View →
Feel Like Life Has Dealt You a Bad Hand? Use Hope to Cope ...
Blogs

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

Dec 23, 2020 View →