The Encyclopedia of Social Psychology observes that people tend to envy their equals, perhaps in age, experience, or social background.
على سبيل المثال ،‏ لا يعقل ان يحسد تاجر ممثِّلا مشهورا ،‏ لكنَّه قد يحسد زميلا يحقِّق نجاحا اكبر .‏