Investigating the Association Between Celebrity Worship and Heteronormative Attitudes Among Heterosexual and LGB+ Individuals

Abstract Evidence was found that perceived similarity with a famous person in gender, age, cultural background and attitudes increases the attraction towards this celebrity. Previous studies have also revealed sexual minority individuals those of opposite gender are more likely to become obsessed their favorite Based on these findings, study aimed explore how heteronormative attitudes—gender role behavioral expectations for men women—are associated celebrity worship LGB+ heterosexual individuals. An online questionnaire administered 1,763 Hungarian adults (66.4% male, 14.7% individuals, M age = 37.2 years, SD 11.4). Heterosexual same reported stronger terms roles behaviors than Furthermore, aspect predicted higher levels own irrespective orientation. However, explained only small proportion variance (1–6%), indicating heteronormativity has no substantial impact admiration.