Academic Jealousy
Academic jealousy is an emotional phenomenon, often rooted in envy and comparison, that manifests when an individual in an academic setting feels threatened or resentful of the achievements, recognition, or opportunities received by their peers/colleagues.
It is often driven by the highly competitive nature of academia, where success is tied to publications, awards, and promotions.
The major causes of academic jealousy are:
(1) Competition and Scarcity
(2) Social Comparison
(3) Insecurity/Low Self-Esteem
Moreover, academic jealousy often manifests as passive-aggressive or undermining behaviors, such as:
(1) Undermining Peers' Work
(2) Gossip and Spreading Rumours
(3) Exclusion - Deliberately isolating a peer
P.S. If a person wants to manage academic jealousy. He/She might do the following:
(1) Examine the emotion - What do I truly want?
(2) Focus on your own race
(3) Learn from success (turn envy into admiration)
(4) Adopt a work in progress mindset
(5) Seek external satisfaction - engage in hobbies/activities