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Celebrity admiration linked to submission to authority, study finds
Original: Celebrity admiration is linked to submission to authority, study finds
A new study suggests that people who strongly admire celebrities are also more likely to submit to authority figures. The research, reported by PsyPost, points to a psychological overlap between celebrity worship and deference to hierarchical power. Researchers say the finding may help explain why parasocial attachment to famous figures often coexists with acceptance of authoritarian leadership.
Why now: New psychology research draws an unexpected connection between pop culture fandom and political attitudes.
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