Daphne van Zandvoort

Unhealthy Comparisons to Promote Healthy Behavior? Exploring the Impact of Social Comparison Strategies in Personal Informatics.

Previous work on Social Comparison Theory shows that comparing oneself to others can lead to negative self-perceptions and rumination, reducing self-confidence. Despite these harmful effects, social comparisons are frequently used as engagement strategies in personal informatics systems, such as health and wellness ap…