Narcissism and celebrity worship linked to excessive Instagram use

Narcissistic traits and celebrity worship are linked to excessive Instagram scrolling via emotional struggles and fear of missing out

People with narcissistic tendencies or celebrity obsessions often develop unhealthy Instagram habits. Research published in The Journal of Psychology indicates that these patterns are driven by an underlying fear of missing out and struggles with emotional regulation.

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