Public Figures

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A spotlight illuminates a masked public figure on a stage, with a disconnected crowd watching, symbolizing the curated nature of cultural influence.

Cultural Influence: The Moderated Role of Figures in Trends

A 2024 analysis in Nature directly linked intense admiration for public figures to poorer mental health, revealing a hidden cost of cultural influence.

Elise Marrow·April 20, 2026