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We become more preoccupied with social status once our physical needs are met.
So, if you have a decent house, you have sufficient food to eat, have a consistent employment, you are more likely to be stressed about your social status.
So, if you have a decent house, you have sufficient food to eat, have a consistent employment, you are more likely to be stressed about your social status.
Research reveals that sociometric status (respect and admiration from peers) is more important for well-being than socioeconomic (your wealth) status.
Source: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0956797611434537?journalCode=pssa
Source: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0956797611434537?journalCode=pssa
Furthermore, studies have shown that negative social judgment is associated with a jump in cortisol (hormone linked to stress) that is three times higher than non-social stressful situations.
Another research has found that absolute income does not have much effect on general life satisfaction.
An increase in relative income, on the other hand, has a positive effect. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0956797610362671?journalCode=pssa
An increase in relative income, on the other hand, has a positive effect. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0956797610362671?journalCode=pssa
It is psychologically proven that we feel a pressure to build and maintain social status, and fear losing it.
The game of social status is infinitely long, you cannot win at it, because there will always be someone else who's happier and wealthier than you. Be grateful.
The game of social status is infinitely long, you cannot win at it, because there will always be someone else who's happier and wealthier than you. Be grateful.
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