Annotated Bibliography
Browne, R. (1998). Believing in magic: The psychology of superstition / celebrity and power: Fame in contemporary culture.Journal of American Culture, 21(2), 89-89.
This short article gave a brief opinion on how fame is could be considered inequality, and how celebrities are seen as superior to everyone else. This was an interesting viewpoint, but not fully related to the research question.
Carey, Benedict. "The Fame Motive." New York Times. New York Times Company, 22 Aug. 2006. Web. 28 Feb. 2013. <http://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/22/health/psychology/22fame.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0>.
This online news article made a solid point on the drive for fame, as well as the psychological role it can play on a person. The information was useful for this research topic.
Colvin, Randall. "3Qs: The Side Effects of Sudden Fame." News@Northeastern. Northeastern University, 22 Feb. 2011. Web. 1 Mar. 2013. <http://www.northeastern.edu/news/2011/02/randallcolvin/>.
This article had an interesting viewpoint on how celebrities change after hitting fame. The information was valuable to the research question.
Maltby, J., Day, L., McCutcheon, L. E., Gillett, R., & al, e. (2004). Personality and coping: A context for examining celebrity worship and mental health. British Journal of Psychology, 95, 411-28.
This article gave the viewpoint of average people looking onto celebrities as idols. Psychology plays a role in this as well, but the information isn’t for the topic at hand.
"Marilyn Monroe." American Decades. Ed. Judith S. Baughman, et al. Detroit: Gale, 1998. Biography In Context. Web. 20 Feb. 2013.
This short biography tells a concise version of Marilyn’s story, focusing on the main points in her career and touching on her depression and death.
Monroe, Marilyn. My Story. Illustrated Ed. Lanham, Maryland: Taylor Trade, 2007. Print.
This autobiography highlights the thoughts and feelings of Marilyn Monroe rather than putting emphasis on her experiences and accomplishments.
Rockwell, Donna. "Fame Is a Dangerous Drug: A Phenomenological Glimpse of Celebrity." Web log post. The New Existentialists. Saybrook University, 18 Feb. 2012. Web. 28 Feb. 2013. <http://www.newexistentialists.com/posts/02-18-12>.
This blog article had solid information on celebrities often becoming self-abusive after hitting the spotlight. It was very useful for the research question.
Schaller, Mark. "The Psychological Consequences of Fame: Three Tests of the Self-Consciousness Hypothesis." N.p., June 1997. Web. 1 Mar. 2013. <http://www2.psych.ubc.ca/~schaller/Schaller1997Fame.pdf>.
This report had valuable research information related to the topic at hand.
Schultz, William Todd. "The Psychological Consequences of Fame." Psychology Today. Sussex Publishers, 26 Mar. 2009. Web. 28 Feb. 2013.<http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/genius-and-madness/200903/the-psychological-consequences-fame->.
This article gave a few specific examples of celebrities in history and how fame affected them. The information was relevant and useful for the research question.
Villarreal, Christina. "The Psychological Impact of Being in the Spotlight: The Emotional Struggle of Celebrities." Web log post. DRCHRISTINAVILLARREAL'S BLOG. Wordpress.com, n.d. Web. 1 Mar. 2013. <http://drchristinavillarreal.com/2010/03/26/the-psychologi cal-impact-of-being-in-the-spotlight-the-emotional-struggle-of-celebrities/>.
This blog post was very informational on the topic related to the research question. It had clear examples and made a solid point.
Walker, Alexander. Audrey. New York, New York: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1994. Print.
This detailed biography of Audrey Hepburn recalls the events most significant in her career. It does not, however, go into detail about her thoughts or feelings on her position in society.
Browne, R. (1998). Believing in magic: The psychology of superstition / celebrity and power: Fame in contemporary culture.Journal of American Culture, 21(2), 89-89.
This short article gave a brief opinion on how fame is could be considered inequality, and how celebrities are seen as superior to everyone else. This was an interesting viewpoint, but not fully related to the research question.
Carey, Benedict. "The Fame Motive." New York Times. New York Times Company, 22 Aug. 2006. Web. 28 Feb. 2013. <http://www.nytimes.com/2006/08/22/health/psychology/22fame.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0>.
This online news article made a solid point on the drive for fame, as well as the psychological role it can play on a person. The information was useful for this research topic.
Colvin, Randall. "3Qs: The Side Effects of Sudden Fame." News@Northeastern. Northeastern University, 22 Feb. 2011. Web. 1 Mar. 2013. <http://www.northeastern.edu/news/2011/02/randallcolvin/>.
This article had an interesting viewpoint on how celebrities change after hitting fame. The information was valuable to the research question.
Maltby, J., Day, L., McCutcheon, L. E., Gillett, R., & al, e. (2004). Personality and coping: A context for examining celebrity worship and mental health. British Journal of Psychology, 95, 411-28.
This article gave the viewpoint of average people looking onto celebrities as idols. Psychology plays a role in this as well, but the information isn’t for the topic at hand.
"Marilyn Monroe." American Decades. Ed. Judith S. Baughman, et al. Detroit: Gale, 1998. Biography In Context. Web. 20 Feb. 2013.
This short biography tells a concise version of Marilyn’s story, focusing on the main points in her career and touching on her depression and death.
Monroe, Marilyn. My Story. Illustrated Ed. Lanham, Maryland: Taylor Trade, 2007. Print.
This autobiography highlights the thoughts and feelings of Marilyn Monroe rather than putting emphasis on her experiences and accomplishments.
Rockwell, Donna. "Fame Is a Dangerous Drug: A Phenomenological Glimpse of Celebrity." Web log post. The New Existentialists. Saybrook University, 18 Feb. 2012. Web. 28 Feb. 2013. <http://www.newexistentialists.com/posts/02-18-12>.
This blog article had solid information on celebrities often becoming self-abusive after hitting the spotlight. It was very useful for the research question.
Schaller, Mark. "The Psychological Consequences of Fame: Three Tests of the Self-Consciousness Hypothesis." N.p., June 1997. Web. 1 Mar. 2013. <http://www2.psych.ubc.ca/~schaller/Schaller1997Fame.pdf>.
This report had valuable research information related to the topic at hand.
Schultz, William Todd. "The Psychological Consequences of Fame." Psychology Today. Sussex Publishers, 26 Mar. 2009. Web. 28 Feb. 2013.<http://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/genius-and-madness/200903/the-psychological-consequences-fame->.
This article gave a few specific examples of celebrities in history and how fame affected them. The information was relevant and useful for the research question.
Villarreal, Christina. "The Psychological Impact of Being in the Spotlight: The Emotional Struggle of Celebrities." Web log post. DRCHRISTINAVILLARREAL'S BLOG. Wordpress.com, n.d. Web. 1 Mar. 2013. <http://drchristinavillarreal.com/2010/03/26/the-psychologi cal-impact-of-being-in-the-spotlight-the-emotional-struggle-of-celebrities/>.
This blog post was very informational on the topic related to the research question. It had clear examples and made a solid point.
Walker, Alexander. Audrey. New York, New York: Weidenfeld & Nicolson, 1994. Print.
This detailed biography of Audrey Hepburn recalls the events most significant in her career. It does not, however, go into detail about her thoughts or feelings on her position in society.