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Celebrity Obsession Test

15 Questions
3 Minutes

Are you too into a celebrity or influencer?

People can feel deep connections to influencers, public figures, or famous performers they admire. In some cases, they feel seen. In other cases, their accomplishments transfer vicarious pride. But can you be too obsessed? Certainly. Such obsessions move into the territory of what psychologists call parasocial relationships. Take this quiz to see where you stand.

Using the key below, answer the questions based on how strongly you agree or disagree with the statement.

Strongly Disagree
Disagree
Neutral
Strongly Agree
Agree
1. I feel passionate about this celebrity when I think of their accomplishments.
Disagree
Agree
2. This person speaks to me in some way.
Disagree
Agree
3. I feel seen or understood by this celebrity.
Disagree
Agree
4. I have sought out online discussion forums about this celebrity or character.
Disagree
Agree
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5. I consume a lot of information about the object of my enthusiasm.
Disagree
Agree
6. I follow this celebrity or entity across all social media platforms.
Disagree
Agree
7. I’d be friends (or more) with this person if we met in real life.
Disagree
Agree
8. My mood can go up or down based on what’s reported about this celebrity in the news.
Disagree
Agree
9. This person influences how I dress or act.
Disagree
Agree
10. I sometimes imagine myself in conversation with this person.
Disagree
Agree
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11. I’ll make changes to my daily life if it allows me to track this celebrity more closely.
Disagree
Agree
12. I’ve messaged this person repeatedly across social media.
Disagree
Agree
13. I question whether I’m too fixated on this celebrity.
Disagree
Agree
14. If this celebrity were exposed as someone very different than who I imagined, I would feel betrayed.
Disagree
Agree
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15. I would go to great lengths to meet this person in real life.
Disagree
Agree
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Who Is This Test For?

This test is for anyone concerned about the obsessive nature of their celebrity crush. This test is designed for adults and is not intended to be prescriptive. 

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Sources

Interview with Lynn Zubernis Ph.D. April 17, 2024.
Pearson, R. (2010). Fandom in the Digital Era. Popular Communication, 8(1), 84–95. https://doi.org/10.1080/15405700903502346