Does Celebrity Culture Promote Anxiety Among Youth?

[Shree]

Teenagers often measure success against celebrities’ curated lives. Does this encourage ambition and inspiration, or does it create pressure, envy, and unrealistic expectations? What strategies can mitigate mental health risks while engaging with pop culture responsibly?

 

[Hazel]

Yes, celebrity culture can promote anxiety among youth. Constant exposure to idealized images and lifestyles fosters unrealistic comparisons, low self-esteem, and pressure to conform. Social media amplifies these effects, making success, beauty, and popularity seem essential, which can increase stress, social anxiety, and dissatisfaction with one’s own life.