Professor featured in Billboard, discusses fan-artist relationships

(SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY — AUGUST 29, 2024) Gayle Stever, professor in the School of Social and Behavioral Science, was recently featured on Billboard.com in “Leave Chappell Alone: Why do fan-artist relationships turn toxic, and what can be done?”

Stever, author of “The Psychology of Celebrity,” specializes in studying fan behavior and parasocial relationships. In this article, she uses her expertise to discuss the ongoing conversation of fan behavior and new artists, pointing to the need of some fans to feel close to their favorite artists for comfort or connection.