Crab barrel syndrome: Looking through the lens of type A and type B personality theory and social comparison process.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

There are epistemological studies about the main concept, Crab Syndrome. In this context, the study aims to reveal the antecedents of the Crab Syndrome by evaluating the theoretical background of the Crab Barrel Syndrome within the framework of Social Comparison Theory. The main purpose of this study is to identify the precursors of crab barrel syndrome. In line with this main purpose, the study also aims to reveal the relationship between crab barrel syndrome behaviors and type A versus type B personalities, along with the effect of social comparison behaviors. Type A personality represents the personalities of individuals who are stressed, ambitious, competitive, and quickly take action for their aims. Type B, on the other hand, presents the personality types of indi

SUBMITTER: Uzum B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9615545 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature