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Study Links Narcissism, Celebrity Worship to Instagram Addiction

3/18/2026

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The Journal of Psychology reports that narcissistic traits and celebrity worship are linked to unhealthy Instagram habits.
The study surveyed 450 university students in Iran and found fear of missing out drives excessive app use.
Poor emotion regulation also contributes to these behaviors.
Instagram's engaging features may resemble behavioral addiction and affect daily life and relationships.

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Story summary

The Journal of Psychology reports that narcissistic traits and celebrity worship are linked to unhealthy Instagram habits.
The study surveyed 450 university students in Iran and found fear of missing out drives excessive app use.
Poor emotion regulation also contributes to these behaviors.
Instagram's engaging features may resemble behavioral addiction and affect daily life and relationships.