USA Today: Study shows idol worship might be good for you

By John DellaContrada

Release Date: June 9, 2008 This content is archived.

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USA Today's "A Better Life" blog looks at a UB study that appeared in the journal "Personal Relationships" that showed that having a parasocial relationship with a celebrity can be a boost to self esteem.

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