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favorable evaluation of their status in Shanghai and buffer their perception of discrimination; in contrast, more numerous local … ties tend to be associated with a more negative perception of social status. The findings highlight an often …-overlooked pathway between social ties and health outcomes, namely, through influencing social comparison and perceived social status …