Celebrity obsessed people are less intelligent: 59 Photos
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Looking at both literacy and numeracy, the research found that 'there is a direct association between celebrity worship and poorer performance on cognitive tests,' meaning that, generally speaking, those who scored higher on the celeb questionnaire scored lower in the intelligence tests.
Celebrity worship syndrome (CWS) or celebrity obsession disorder (COD) is an obsessive addictive disorder in which a person becomes overly involved with the details of a celebrity's personal and professional life.
Is this obsession a bad thing? I would say yes, and mental health experts agree. In an article from the Journal of Behavioral Addictions, researchers found there are several mental health problems associated with celebrity worship such as depression, anxiety, dissociation and body image concerns.
There are a number of reasons why people are so obsessed with the Celebes, their personal life, and their actions.
- Escape: A celebrity's life represents only the positive side of life like glamour, luxury, excitement, and success. ...
- Identity and Belonging: ...
- Connection: ...
- Social Comparison:
Conclusions. The present study provides robust evidence that highly intelligent individuals do not have more mental health disorders than the average population. High intelligence even appears as a protective factor for general anxiety and PTSD.