Mark is a new immigrant in a country. He gets acquainted with several local people. However, when he compares himself with them, he feels that they have more opportunities and are more successful than him. Therefore, Mark is experiencing ________.

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Relative deprivation occurs when an individual feels that they are worse off or have fewer resources or opportunities compared to others in their society or group. Mark's feelings of being less successful and having fewer opportunities compared to the local people he meets align with the concept of relative deprivation.

Mark Is a New Immigrant in a Country