Makana Chock, associate professor of communications,, was interviewed by Business Insider for the article, “Celebrities are shamelessly throwing parties in the pandemic—and setting a dangerous example for the rest of us.”
We do tend to be influenced in terms of our attitudes and behavioral choices by role models or celebrities. It can have an impact on people’s beliefs about what is appropriate, what’s effective, and the overall message they may be receiving.
Makana Chock