Conceptualization+and+measurement+of+celebrity+worship

Mccutcheon, Lynn E., Rense Lange, and James Houran. "Conceptualization and measurement of celebrity worship." British Journal of Psychology 93.1 (2002): 67-87. Web. 27 Feb. 2017.

Upon creation, all human beings are constructed as equals. However, as time passes, the idea that all human beings are equals begins to fade away. Individuals often perceive and understand celebrities to be of standards or qualities that “average” human beings have no comparison to. In the article, “Conceptualization and measurement of celebrity worship”, Lynn Mccutcheon discusses the concept of celebrity worship. The ideas pathological and nonpathological forms were tested using the Celebrity Worship Scale, which included three levels of celebrity worship- a low level, an intermediate level, and a high level. A model of celebrity worship is proposed in the article, based on the findings of individual addiction to celebrities.

Because this article provides general testimony to the way individuals worship celebrities, it will be supply me with the facts and support that I will need while conducting research. The article supplies concrete survey results related to the topic, which could be very useful in furthering my research. Not only was the article informative, but it was also engaging. I have always been fascinated and slightly confused by the way many individuals worship celebrities as if they are gods, which explains my interest in researching the topic. This article exposed me to facts and claims that I had never taken into consideration before, which motivated me to incorporate it into my research project.