NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL FUNDAMENTALS OF ENVY

Lisovenko А. and Kriukova М. and Absalymanova L. and Chukhrii I. and Korchakova N. and Androsovych K. (2022) NEUROPSYCHOLOGICAL FUNDAMENTALS OF ENVY. BRAIN. Broad Research in Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience, 2022: Vol.13(1). pp. 158-172.

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Abstract

The article deals with psychogenetic and neuropsychological principles of envy. Its originality lies in the fact that envy is seen as an unpleasant emotion and feeling, and a negative attitude, projected onto another person who, compared to the object of envy, has certain advantages, opportunities, or is in a more favourable position (social, psychological, physical, financial). Besides, the article analyzes theoretical-empirical and experimental studies on envy, its neuropsychological aspects and influence on the functioning of the brain. It shows prerequisites (genetic and social) for envy as an emotional experience and analyzes the role of social comparison in generating and consolidating envy. The article discusses describes the neuropsychological localization of envy in brain structures and the role of mirror neurons in the formation of envious impulses. It also theoretically proves that envy as a mental reaction is a situational and short-term feeling of dissatisfaction aroused by someone else’s possessions, qualities or luck, which is manifested in a strong desire to have them for oneself right away. Social comparison (not in one’s favour) causes a profound drop in self-esteem, which the brain perceives as physical pain.

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