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Celebrity Obsession Linked to Lower Intelligence, Study Says

A Hungarian study of about 1700 people found that those who were more interested in celebrities had lower scores on two...

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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:
You're not alone, but a recent study suggests you might not be smart. A study published in BMC Psychology last year claims that people who are 'celebrity-obsessed' are less intelligent.
Celebrity Worship and Its Impact on Mental Health. In support of this, celebrity worship is associated with poor psychological health, including anxiety and depression, as well as anxiety in intimate relationships.