A recent study provides evidence that criticizing a beloved celebrity who threatens a person's social identity offers immediate emotional relief. The findings suggest that engaging in toxic online behavior acts as a short-term coping mechanism for disappointed fans. A recent study published in Psychology of Popular Media provides evidence that criticizing and withdrawing support from a beloved celebrity who threatens a person’s social identity can offer immediate emotional relief. The findings suggest that engag... [9049 chars]
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