"Mobile Phone Dependence and Social Anxiety Increase Celebrity Worship Risk"

A study on college students reveals a significant link between social anxiety and celebrity worship, with mobile phone addiction and socioeconomic status playing nuanced roles. The findings suggest that celebrities may serve as emotional refuge for those experiencing social anxiety, with mobile phones mediating the relationship. Individuals from higher socioeconomic backgrounds are less likely to develop mobile phone addiction and intense celebrity worship. The study's cross-sectional design leaves open the question of causality, highlighting the need for future longitudinal research.