How long does this quiz take?

This quiz takes about 7–9 minutes to complete.

Are my responses private?

Yes, all answers are anonymized and confidential.

Can I take this test more than once?

Yes, you can retake the test any time to see how your results may have changed.

Will this quiz tell me if my interest is unhealthy?

The results can highlight patterns that suggest whether your interest is balanced or emotionally consuming, but they are not a clinical diagnosis.

Can my results help me change my habits?

Yes. Understanding your level of attachment can help you reflect on boundaries, emotional needs, and healthier ways to engage with media.

Discover whether your fascination with celebrities is harmless entertainment or an emotional escape that deserves closer attention.

Celebrity Attitude Scale

Measure how deeply celebrity culture influences your thoughts, emotions, and daily life with this short self-assessment.

By Mark Travers, Ph.D. | Last Updated: December 16, 2025

Reviewed by Jourdan Travers, LCSW

For many people, keeping up with celebrities is a fun distraction. For others, it can become a meaningful emotional outlet that fills deeper psychological needs.

This assessment explores how strongly you identify with, think about, and emotionally respond to a favorite celebrity. It looks at patterns such as emotional attachment, escapism, and how much a celebrity’s experiences affect your own mood and sense of self.

If you’re curious about related patterns, you may also want to explore the Fear of Missing Out Scale or the Love Addiction Inventory, which examine how emotional focus and attachment show up in other areas of life.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does this quiz take?: This quiz takes about 7–9 minutes to complete.
Are my responses private?: Yes, all Celebrity Attitude Scale answers are anonymized and confidential.
Can I take this test more than once?: Yes, you can retake the test any time to see how your Celebrity Attitude Scale results may have changed.
Will this quiz tell me if my interest is unhealthy?: The results can highlight patterns that suggest whether your interest is balanced or emotionally consuming, but they are not a clinical diagnosis.
Can my results help me change my habits?: Yes. Understanding your level of attachment can help you reflect on boundaries, emotional needs, and healthier ways to engage with media.

Celebrity Attitude Scale: Take The Test

Step 1: Rate Your Celebrity Attachment

For each statement, indicate how much you agree on a scale of 1 (Strongly Disagree) to 5 (Strongly Agree). For best results, answer honestly and trust your first instinct.

1. I enjoy connecting with others who admire the same celebrity I do.

2. When my favorite celebrity experiences setbacks, I feel emotionally impacted.

3. Learning about my favorite celebrity’s background and life story is enjoyable to me.

4. I feel drawn to learning about my favorite celebrity’s routines or personal habits.

5. I might feel tempted to bend rules if a favorite celebrity personally asked me for help.

6. Spending time with fellow fans of my favorite celebrity feels rewarding.

7. I feel discouraged when my favorite celebrity fails or is criticized.

8. I would consider spending a large amount of money on an item connected to my favorite celebrity.

9. I enjoy following celebrity news in social or group settings.

10. Staying updated on my favorite celebrity is a fun way to pass time.

11. Celebrity news offers me a mental break from stress or negativity in the world.

12. I sometimes feel as though my favorite celebrity is personally aware of me as a fan.

13. I feel an emotional connection to my favorite celebrity that is difficult to explain.

14. I closely follow personal details about my favorite celebrity’s life.

15. Talking about my favorite celebrity is something I enjoy doing with friends.

16. When positive things happen to my favorite celebrity, my own mood improves.

17. Paying attention to my favorite celebrity helps me momentarily escape my own problems.

18. I keep memorabilia or images of my favorite celebrity in a specific, meaningful place.

19. I feel proud when my favorite celebrity succeeds.

20. Consuming media about my favorite celebrity feels entertaining and relaxing.

21. I sometimes imagine an idealized relationship with my favorite celebrity.

22. Thoughts about my favorite celebrity come to mind even when I try to focus on other things.

23. The loss of my favorite celebrity would deeply affect me emotionally.

24. I feel personally invested in defending my favorite celebrity when others criticize them.

Step 2: Enter Your Demographics

Provide your age, gender, region, and first name for a detailed report comparing your results to others.

What is your age?

What is your gender?

What region of the world do you live in?

What is your first name?

Step 3: Submit Your Celebrity Attitude Scale Answers

After completing all questions, click below to send your responses to Mark Travers, Ph.D. All answers are anonymized and confidential.

References

McCutcheon, L. E., Lange, R., & Houran, J. (2002). Conceptualization and measurement of celebrity worship. British Journal of Psychology, 93(1), 67–87.

Disclaimer

This scale is designed for educational purposes and is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment.