The Second Type of Social Comparison Is Downward Comparison

Social comparison can be really highly beneficial, especially when we use our social networks to push ourselves. This may give us the motivation to address areas of our lives where we are naturally unsatisfied. When we see someone else doing really well, it pushes us to keep up and to do more. Each person's activity generates more activity amongst others. So social networks in which people are offered opportunities to inspire each other could actually be quite helpful.