BUFFALO, N.Y., June 6 (UPI) -- Admiring celebrities can help improve self-esteem in those with low self-esteem, researchers at the University of Buffalo said.
Jaye L. Derrick and Shira Gabriel of the University at Buffalo, State University of New York, said that "connections" to celebrities -- or parasocial relationships -- can allow people with low-self esteem to view themselves more positively.