Janie has a part-time job and her employer has just cut her hours.She finds comfort by thinking about one of her friends that just lost her job.This is an example of

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Downward comparison involves looking at others who are worse off than oneself, in order to feel better about one's own situation. In this case, Janie is comparing herself to her friend who lost her job, which makes her own situation seem less negative. This is a common psychological coping mechanism.

Janie Has a Part-Time Job and Her Employer Has Just