The Influence of Celebrity Culture on College Students: Examining the Impact of Fame and Social Media

Have you ever wondered about the impact of celebrity culture on college students? Whether it is the irresistible allure of rich and famous personalities or catching up with funny skits on TikTok and YouTube shorts, many students spend a substantial amount of time on social media. 

This is often depicted by the high number of students who buy papers online for college to compensate for the time lost in social media pursuits. In this article, we will explore the world of fame and social media to establish how celebrities impact the day-to-day lives and aspirations of students pursuing higher education. 

Positive Impacts of Celebrity Culture

Fame has always had its allure. We all have looked up to celebrities at some point, admiring their talent, beauty, and success. With the onset of social media, accessing the lives of celebrities is now easier than ever. 

Some of the positive impacts of this culture include:

  1. Social media as a source of motivation

When students see their celebrities achieving their dreams, they feel more enthused to pursue their ambitions as they connect with their idols and identify the challenges they encountered. This can help students from disadvantaged backgrounds as they realize that some of their idols overcame similar tussles as they are experiencing, thus realizing that success is within their reach. 

  1. Mental health awareness

Nowadays, most celebrities have taken up roles as advocates for mental health awareness. When celebrities share their struggles, they destigmatize mental health issues, motivating students to seek support. 

  1. Drivers of social change

Celebrity culture often captures the selfless acts undertaken by famous individuals to make a difference in the world. When students see the acts of their idols, they are more inspired to engage in charitable initiatives to effect change in their communities. 

Negative impacts of celebrity culture

Many discussions surrounding celebrity culture dwell on the negative effects that social media can have on students. Some of the most cited effects which are mentioned when discussing this topic include: 

  1. Disillusionment 

Social media often captures a curated reality where every person flaunts posh vehicles and an expensive lifestyle. When college students see their celebrity peers living this dreamy life, they set unrealistic expectations and go through much pain to live up to these images. 

Unfortunately, the limiting student budget does not allow for the expensive lifestyle of celebrities. As a result, students may feel as though they are underperforming, developing negative self-talk, low self-esteem, and risking the development of depression. 

  1. Body image

Celebrity culture also serves as a base for establishing societal standards of beauty. Popular social media personalities may go to various lengths to photoshop their images, creating unrealistic ideas. 

The ideal images advertised by celebrities may inspire body dissatisfaction, causing mental health issues for students who fail to realize these standards. 

  1. Extreme need for validation

Likes, shares, and upvotes are often the currency of social media. These features trigger the pleasure centers of the brain as a user equates the number of likes to their success, beauty, and overall influence. 

When chasing these likes, students may invest excess time to amass a high number of likes and gain the adoration of their peers. The constant need for validation can distract students from their academics and impact their well-being when they receive subpar likes and negative comments regarding their ideas and appearances. 

Final Take

Celebrity culture has a major impact on college students. If used properly, social media can serve as a source of motivation and effect change in society. Unfortunately, this tool can also cause a detriment to mental health and elevate the stress levels experienced by college students. Therefore, a healthy relationship with social media is vital to enjoying the positives without slumping into a downward spiral leading to increasing mental health issues.  

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