Idolizing Sports Celebrities: A Gateway to Psychopathology

Some personality traits may predispose people to celebrity worship; for example, the tension, concern, feeling of awkwardness, and discomfort induced by shyness cause some people to avoid strangers and acquaintances (Cheek & Buss, 1981). As a result, shy people may pursue safe parasocial relationships (Ashe & McCutche-on, 2001). ................
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