Fans likely to support celebrities despite scandals, study finds
The widespread scrutiny of YouTuber Logan Paul illustrates how fans are willing to forgive and forget
Source: varsity.co.uk
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Hero worship: Fans can't help but defend their favorite celebrities after 'immoral acts'
New research reports that the more that people express admiration for a public figure, the more likely they are to forgive and defend them after a "moral violation."
Source: studyfinds.org
Fervent fans keep faith with heroes even after 'immoral acts'
6.09.2022 - Analysis of posts from thousands of social media users either side of a scandal - the dramatic fall of YouTube celebrity Logan Paul - shows how hard it is for us to -update our beliefs- about those we support, even when they behave in appalling ways.
Source: myscience.uk