When women compare their bodies with those of beautiful women in the media, their dissatisfaction with their own bodies increases due to this __________ comparison.

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Upward comparison is when individuals compare themselves to others who are better off or more skilled in certain areas, leading to feelings of inadequacy or dissatisfaction. In this context, comparing oneself to idealized images in the media is an upward comparison.

When Women Compare Their Bodies with Those of Beautiful Women