Fame and the social self: The need to belong,narcissism, and relatedness predict the appeal of fame |
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Authors: | Dara Greenwood Christopher R. Long Sonya Dal Cin |
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Affiliation: | 1. Vassar College, Department of Psychology, 124 Raymond Ave. Box 49, Poughkeepsie, NY 12604, United States;2. Ouachita Baptist University, Department of Psychology, 410 Ouachita Street, Box 3734, Arkadelphia, AR 71998, United States;3. University of Michigan, Department of Communication Studies, Research Center for Group Dynamics, Institute for Social Research, 5370 North Quad, 105 South State Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48109-1285, United States |
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Abstract: | The present online survey study (Amazon’s MTurk; n = 371) investigated links between three different social self-concepts (the need to belong, narcissism, and relatedness) and the appeal of fame. We examined fame attitudes using a newly-devised fame appeal scale (yielding three factors: Visibility, Status and Prosocial), as well as with two items probing frequency of fame fantasizing and perceived realism of becoming famous. Results show that higher belongingness needs were associated with increased appeal of all three fame factors, as well as increased frequency of fantasizing about fame (accounting for age and gender). Narcissism was associated with increased appeal of Visibility and Status, more time spent engaged in fame fantasy, and greater perceived realism of future fame. Finally, Relatedness predicted increased appeal of the Prosocial fame factor only. Findings illuminate the socioemotional underpinnings of fame appeal and the individual differences that may render certain aspects of fame particularly alluring. |
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Keywords: | Belonging Narcissism Relatedness Fame Self-concept |
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