An interest in fame: confirming the measurement and empirical conceptualization of fame interest.
The following paper introduces and develops the conceptualization of Fame Interest. Study 1 (N=1,978), through the use of factor analysis techniques, introduces the Fame Interest Scale which comprises six dimensions of Fame Interest (intensity, vulnerability, celebrity life-style, drive, perceived suitability, and altruistic) with evidence for the reliability and validity of the scale. Study 2 (N=376) examined the relationship between an interest in fame and measures of the five-factor model of personality, narcissism, self-esteem, curiosity, attachment style and perceived family, and peer and media influence. From this second study four findings emerge; (1) Fame Interest typified by a perceived suitability and intensity for a celebrity life-style was associated with perceived family, peer and media influence, (2) Fame Interest that arises from a vulnerability is a reflection of neuroticism, low self-esteem, and problematic attachments, (3) Fame Interest for altruistic reasons is associated with agreeableness, and (4) Fame Interest that reflects an overall drive is associated with conscientiousness.
Maltby
John
J
School of Psychology, University of Leicester, Lancaster Road, Leicester LE1 9HN, UK. jm148@le.ac.uk
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D005163:Factor Analysis, Statistical; D005260:Female; D006040:Goals; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009769:Object Attachment; D010379:Peer Group; D010551:Personality; D010555:Personality Inventory; D012649:Self Concept; D012931:Social Environment; D012938:Social Perception; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires