On Tuesday morning, as usual, I clicked on the Weibo hot search, a hot search entry that is very combined with current affairs - #Why do people chase stars#In the hot search of the entertainment list, it seems a little fresh and vulgar. It coincides with Valentine's Day, so let's talk about [star chasing]
Why do people chase stars? In addition to the factor of liking beautiful and handsome guys, it is a satisfaction with the fan's own spiritual world, as well as a short escape from real life. "Idols have built their own utopia for fans", and under the pressure of reality, this utopia is the safest and most comfortable place.
Idols are out of reach, and chasing stars is because I see my own shadow in the idol, and what I want to become, in fact, I am also promoting my own progress. But star chasing must be rational, do not overdraw yourself, and put yourself in a healthy star-chasing environment. We must always remember that the most worthy of our love is ourselves, followed by our parents.
Chasing stars and falling in love with idols is a kind of "quasi-social relationship" in psychology. First of all, TA is someone we like. We are attracted to a certain trait in TA, and it happens that this trait is particularly good in TA, so we are easily impressed by TA's charm.
Second, we are not at risk of being rejected. In this "quasi-social relationship", it is originally a one-way degree. In other words, we can decide for ourselves when the relationship happens and how deeply we are engaged. We are the masters of this one-way relationship, and the initiative is in our own hands. "People are largely at risk of rejection in quasi-social relationships. If your self-esteem is not high enough, rejection can cause you to suffer from self-perception dissonance. So we'll be more inclined to get into relationships that have less risk of rejection. "Idols have our favorite traits, and building relationships with them doesn't have to risk rejection. Who can resist this temptation?
In the end, our feelings are real. Media can create the illusion that the person on the screen is speaking to us alone. Subjectively, I feel that I have no distance from my idol. "Humans have not yet had time to evolve physiological and neurological adaptations to modern media. Our brains are not yet able to distinguish between real human interactions and media simulations. Gabriel said. This means that even if we're having a virtual interaction with a TV star, the feelings in our minds are just as real as the real interactions.
The advantage of star chasing is also that it brings us closer to pursuing our ideal self. Researchers point out that establishing "quasi-social relationships" with idols can help improve self-esteem. This effect cannot be produced in real relationships.
Star chasing is okay, do not blindly worship. Don't put too much thought on your idols and neglect your own life.
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