Celebrity worship, social interaction, adolescents, consumption behaviors
Abstract
In recent years, with the development of global entertainment industries, celebrity worship has become a hot trend among adolescents and young adults. The number of research on teenagers’ celebrity worship is increasing, revealing the complexity of this phenomenon. This literature review aims to discuss the behaviors that exist under celebrity worship and analyze the reasons behind those behaviors. Through reviewing studies from Google Scholar, we selected 16 related research. This review shows that overconsumption, appearance anxiety, and conformity are commonly seen in celebrity worship. Social, personality and peer-related factors contributed to these behaviors. Overall, this review underscores the importance of understanding these factors to gain a holistic perspective on why teenagers might engage in idolizing celebrities to the extent that they do. Furthermore, it suggests that future research should concentrate on exploring the long-term implications of celebrity worship on adolescent development. Additionally, it advocates for the development of effective intervention strategies that could help mitigate any negative consequences associated with excessive celebrity worship. By doing so, future studies can contribute to the creation of supportive frameworks that guide teenagers towards a more balanced and healthy engagement with celebrity culture.
