Study 1 - health, Progress and maintenance, social comp

OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints) 2026 Preprint

Authors: Yael Ecker, Wilhelm Hofmann, Kathi Diel, Christian Unkelbach, Roland Imhoff
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Abstract

We tested whether upward (vs. downward) social comparisons would boost progress motivation but not maintenance motivation in health. We predicted and preregistered (https://aspredicted.org/blind.php?x=w3xv9y) that upward other comparisons would decrease appreciation for one's current state and that this decrease would mediate subsequent decreases in maintenance motivation.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Behavioral Health and Interventions Motivation and Self-Concept in Sports Media Influence and Health

Publication details

Journal / source
OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints)
Publication date
26 January 2026
Document type
Preprint