Share Paper: Do We Hate It When Our Friends Become Successful? Envy in Educational Technology

  1. Jorge Reyna, The Australian and New Zealand College of Ophthalmologist (RANZCO), Australia

Abstract: Envy occurs when a person wants something another person has, whether it is material or perceived success. These feelings have been studied extensively in philosophy and psychology but underestimated in academic environments. Envy arises due to academia’s nature and the demand for research outputs, competition for funding, and opportunities for promotion. Envy can benefit educational institutions in moderate doses, as it can positively affect self-regulation and motivation. However, in most cases it negatively impacts relationships, impedes communication, makes teamwork less effective, and affects wellbeing. Different factors enable and exacerbate envy in academic settings, for instance, social comparisons, mental health issues, ...