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Parasocial interaction was first described from the perspective of media and communication studies.In 1956, Horton and Wohl explored the different interactions between mass media users and media figures and determined the existence of a parasocial relationship (PSR), where the user acts as though they are involved in a typical social relationship. [1]
Schiappa, et al. build on the contact hypothesis by integrating research on Parasocial Interaction (PSI), that is, the perceived relationship that audiences develop through mediated encounters with real and fictional characters. Consumers of media feel they get to know the characters they learn about and, in certain circumstances, feel they ...
For example, in many countries, racial and religious groups are often residentially, educationally or occupationally segregated, which limits the opportunity for direct contact. However, even when the opportunity for direct intergroup contact is high, anxiety and fear can produce a negative or hostile contact experience or lead to the avoidance ...
Expert advice on what parasocial relationships are and what to do if you end up in a parasocial relationship.
Think you might be in a parasocial relationship with your favorite celebrity? Experts explain what that means, the signs you might be in, examples, and more.
Parasocial relationships are one-sided connections with celebrities that walk a fine line between obsession and fulfillment. Here's what therapists say.
Dr. Patrick Wanis, a behavioral and relationship expert, explained that much of this non-stop commentary comes from what psychologists call a “parasocial relationship”—a one-sided attachment ...
Current research is discovering that individuals suffering from social isolation can employ television to create what is termed a parasocial or faux relationship with characters from their favorite television shows and movies as a way of deflecting feelings of loneliness and social deprivation. [1]