TIME magazine cites UB research on celebrity worship

By Sara Saldi

Release Date: February 28, 2012 This content is archived.

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An article on TIME Magazine's Healthland about society's fixation with celebrities reports a 2008 study by UB researchers found that celebrity worship can improve self-esteem by allowing people -- especially those who have self-esteem issues or fears of rejection that may keep them from developing close relationships in the real world -- to enjoy a one-sided bond with a beloved star.

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