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Being a “super fan” is associated with problematic internet use, maladaptive daydreaming, and desire for fame. [1] Individuals reach this level of obsession due to the nature of media, specifically social media. Internet celebrities may share posts that contain intimate or emotionally intense content, making fans feel like they are a part of their lives. This creates a relationship that is not one-to-one, where the consumer spends time viewing the content, feeling like a part of the creator’s life, while the creator has no concept of who this other person is. “Parasocial interaction” describes this phenomenon. It has been present through various forms of media such as TV, movies, sports, and the internet.[2] While there are many problems associated with these obsessions, they allow the general population to form communities. These communities are prevalent in sports, as groups of people will go far to show their support for a team.[3]- ↑ Zsila, Á., McCutcheon, L. E., & Demetrovics, Z. (2018). The association of celebrity worship with problematic Internet use, maladaptive daydreaming, and desire for fame. Journal of behavioral addictions, 7(3), 654–664. https://doi.org/10.1556/2006.7.2018.76
- ↑ Sussex Publishers. (n.d.). You're not really friends with that internet celebrity. Psychology Today. Retrieved January 26, 2023, from https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/your-online-secrets/201607/youre-not-really-friends-internet-celebrity
- ↑ The New Yorker. (2018, February 1). The mind of the sports superfan. The New Yorker. Retrieved January 26, 2023, from https://www.newyorker.com/sports/sporting-scene/the-mind-of-the-sports-superfan
