PhD Topic: Social Comparison Among Hyper Successful Young Adults 

PhD Supervisor: Dr Thomas Curran

Ethan Dias, a current MPhil/PhD candidate under the mentorship of Dr Thomas Curran, distinguished author of "The Perfection Trap," is engaged in research delving into the intricacies of social comparison theories, specifically hyper-successful young adults. Mr. Dias aspires to unravel the distinctive behavioral and emotional idiosyncrasies that manifest in both the architects and consumers of social media content. His pursuits are aimed to illuminate an often-neglected demographic, one that exerts an outsized influence on the contemporary digital and physical landscapes.