TY - GEN AU - Stever, Gayle TI - Psychology of celebrity SN - 9780815369561 U1 - 306 PY - 2019/// CY - New york PB - Routledge KW - Culture and institutions KW - Celebrities--Psychology KW - Fame--Psychological aspects N1 - Include Reference and Index N2 - The Psychology of Celebrity explores the origins of celebrity culture, the relationships celebrities have with their fans, how fame can affect celebrities, and what shapes our thinking about celebrities we admire. The book also addresses the way in which the media has been and continues to be an outlet for celebrities, culminating in the role of social media, reality television, and technology in our modern society. Drawing on research featuring real-life celebrities from the Kardashians to Michael Jackson, The Psychology of Celebrity shows us that celebrity influence can have both positive and negative outcomes and the impact these can have on our lives- ER -