研究結果提出嫉妒的形式：「嫉妒歷程」。指出嫉妒共通的結構為嫉妒者透過是否擁有可欲價值、以及對可欲價值擁有規範為何的判斷，與群體社會核對的過程。在「嫉妒歷程」當中，我指出歷程的三個階段分別受到不同因素，而呈現不同路徑的嫉妒樣態：開端受視角影響；過程受驅動方向影響；結尾則受核對答案是否一致或可欲價值是否取得影響。不管是哪一條路徑下的嫉妒，都回應了與社會「對答案」的形式，並反映出嫉妒者的社會關係之間位置界線的改變。
此外，我也藉著「嫉妒歷程」的提出，指出過往以可欲價值擁有與否的結果來辨識嫉妒時，所忽視的嫉妒情境，甚至對嫉妒與被妒有所誤判。包括從追求可欲價值的階段探討當中存在的嫉妒；從動態的擁有歸屬、多元的擁有定義探討變動的、多重的嫉妒；從擁有可欲價值與否決定嫉妒者與被妒者的邏輯出發，探討互動策略顛倒嫉妒者與被妒者的角色。總總都為嫉妒與關係之間的複雜性帶來更多闡釋。
Envy is a universal yet subtle emotion. In contrast to prior examinations of envy, which predominantly emanate from personality traits, internal motivations, external behavioral manifestations, and resultant consequences, this study addresses the overlooked social implications and the limitations of existing definitions and classifications of envy in capturing its multifaceted nature. Thus, this study adopts a dynamic perspective on social relationships, employing in-depth interviews and content analysis to gather diverse examples of envy within varying relational contexts. The aim is to unravel the evolution of envy within relationships, its consequential effects on relational dynamics, and, consequently, developed into the distinct envy forms.
The result of this study delves into the "course of envy." The framework of envy is contingent upon the individual's discernment of the desirable values, judgement of the desired, and the crosschecking with the group. The "course of envy" can be identified in three phases, each shaped by distinct factors and resulted in unique typologies of envy. The beginning is influenced by one's perspective; the progression is tied to the driven directions; the ending is contingent upon the alignment of crosschecking or the attainment of desirable values. Regardless of its envy path, all manifestations are interwoven with the societal "double-checking", ultimately reflecting the shifting in the dynamics of positioning and boundaries within their social relationships.
Furthermore, the "course of envy" underscores the inherent limitations of past approaches in identifying envy solely upon the possession or absence of desirable values. The result supports a comprehensive perspective in expanding our understanding towards the envy framework, including the exploration of envy within the context of value pursuit, analysis of the dynamic and multifaceted nature of value ownership, and a nuanced examination of interaction between those desire and the desired. Collectively, these insights contribute to a more profound comprehension of the complexity of envy within social relationships.
