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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 ...
Herek and Glunt's (1993) national study of interpersonal contact and heterosexuals' attitudes toward gay men found that increased contact "predicted attitudes toward gay men better than did any other demographic or social psychological variable" (p. 239); such variables included gender, race, age, education, geographic residence, marital status ...
A lonely child, for instance, might seek out a parasocial relationship to “feel less alone,” says Rutledge, in which case it’s important for parents to step in and get at the root of the ...
Rhori Johnston is joined by Dr. Claire Sisco King from Vanderbilt University to discuss what parasocial relationships are, why people develop them with celebrities, and the Johnny Depp v. Amber ...
Expert advice on what parasocial relationships are and what to do if you end up in a parasocial relationship.
[36] [37] The relationship between gratifications and narcissism, and the effects of age on this relationship and corresponding gratifications have also been studied. [38] Overall, users have the following motivations: social and affection, need to vent negative feelings, recognition, entertainment, cognitive needs.
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]