What concept explains dissatisfaction arising from unmet rising expectations?

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An overall improvement in living standards across all social groupsA swift reduction in the quality of lifeMisleading promotions combined with increased borrowingDiscontent stemming from feelings of relative deprivation

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The failure of rising expectations refers to the frustration experienced when individuals perceive that their relative social or economic position has not improved, leading to dissatisfaction known as relative deprivation.

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What concept explains dissatisfaction arising from unmet rising expectations?

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