Admirer-celebrity relationships among young adults : Explaining perceptions of celebrity influence on identity

By S. Boon, Christine D. Lomore. 2001

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Subfields: Gender Studies, Literature and Literary Theory

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Acceptance of cosmetic surgery and celebrity worship: evidence of associations among female undergraduates (2009, unknown): “…worship’, or the adoration of celebrities as idols or role models, has been conceptualised as a normal part of identity-development, facilitating identity-development and providing a sense of fulfilment for some individuals (Boon & Lomore, 2001; Giles & Maltby, 2004; McCutcheon et al., 2002).”
Parasocial Break-Up from Favorite Television Characters: The Role of Attachment Styles and Relationship Intensity (2004, background): “Most recently, Boon and Lomore (2001) found that, as in romantic attraction, attraction to a celebrity predicted the strength of the investment in the relationship, which in turn predicted the perceived intimacy in the relationship.”
FANatics: Systematic literature review of factors associated with celebrity worship, and suggested directions for future research (2018, background): “He (2006) suggests that idol worship in adolescents is positive and healthy, with young people drawing lessons and inspiration from celebrities, while Boon and Lomore (2001) report that CW can also be a motivator for achieving goals in older fans.”
Celebrity influences on consumer decision making: new insights and research directions (2019, background): “The attention celebrities receive in mass media makes them highly influential marketing communication tools and social role models (Boon & Lomore, 2001; Brown & Basil, 1995; Brown et al., 2003).”
Consumer, brand, celebrity: Which congruency produces effective celebrity endorsements? (2017, background): “In addition to celebrity-brand congruency, celebrity-consumer (Boon & Lomore, 2001; Choi & Rifon, 2012) and brand-consumer (Aaker, 1997; Fournier, 1998) congruencies could influence brand attitudes and relationships.”
Impact of celebrity endorsement in advertising on brand image among Chinese adolescents (2013, background): “Adolescents perceive a celebrity as their ideal self-image and strive to develop personality traits, attitudes, values, and physical appearance similar to those of their idols (Boon and Lomore, 2001; Caughey, 1994).”
Parasocial Interaction With Liked, Neutral, and Disliked Characters on a Popular TV Series (2010, background): “In recent years, increasing attention has been paid to celebrities’ influence on the media audience, especially young people’s attitudes and behavior (e.g., Boon & Lomore, 2001; Brown et al., 2003; Bush, Martin, & Bush, 2004).”
Young Adults' Wishful Identification With Television Characters: The Role of Perceived Similarity and Character Attributes (2005, background): “Research shows that heavy viewers of televised violence are more likely to approve of violence as a way to solve conflicts, and more likely to behave aggressively (Donnerstein, Slaby, & Eron, 1994; Paik & Comstock, 1994).”
Examining Relational Maintenance in Parasocial Relationships (2012, background): “PSRs are an especially well-suited venue in which to examine the intersection between media and interpersonal communication literatures (e.g., Boon & Lomore, 2001; J. Cohen, 2003).”