Social comparison theory holds that desires for self-evaluation,self-protection,and self-enhancement provide motives for associating with others.

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Social comparison theory posits that people associate with others due to desires for self-evaluation (i.e., comparing oneself to others to learn about their abilities and accomplishments), self-protection (i.e., comparing oneself with others to feel better about oneself or to avoid negative social judgments), and self-enhancement (i.e., comparing oneself with others to boost one's own self-esteem). Therefore, the statement is true.

Social Comparison Theory Holds That Desires for Self-Evaluation,self-Protection,and Self-Enhancement Provide