Parasocial relationships, social media, & well-being.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.copsyc.2022.101306
Abstract: Parasocial relationships (PSRs) are nonreciprocal socio-emotional connections with media figures such as celebrities or influencers. Social media platforms afford the opportunity for PSRs to beneficially influence multiple dimensions of well-being among media users, but adverse… read more here.
Keywords: media well; parasocial relationships; social media; relationships social ... See more keywords
Parasocial relationships, social support and well-being: A mixed-methods study among Indian youth
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DOI: 10.1080/02673843.2025.2480712
Abstract: ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between parasocial relationships formed over social media, perceived social support in real life and psychological well-being among the Indian youth. In the quantitative stage… read more here.
Keywords: among indian; youth; parasocial relationships; social support ... See more keywords
Parasocial Relationships and Self-Disclosure: Strengthening Brand Image Through Brand Attitude in Premium Cosmetics
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DOI: 10.1080/10496491.2025.2466585
Abstract: Abstract This study investigates the impact of parasocial relationships and self-disclosure by social media influencers on brand image in the premium cosmetics market, with brand attitude as a mediator. Data are collected from 525 respondents… read more here.
Keywords: self disclosure; brand; parasocial relationships; brand image ... See more keywords
Navigating Morality in Parasocial Relationships. Exploring the Dynamics of Affective Disposition, Moral Foundations, and Expectancy Violations in Mediated Relationships
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DOI: 10.1080/15205436.2024.2390625
Abstract: ABSTRACT The morality of a media character’s behavior and its influence on viewers’ parasocial relationships (PSRs) are analyzed based on different theoretical perspectives on media entertainment and psychological theories. Affective disposition theory is used to… read more here.
Keywords: affective disposition; parasocial relationships; expectancy violations; moral foundations ... See more keywords
Beloved Bingeable Breakups? The Impact of Binge Watching on Retrospective Imaginative Involvement, Parasocial Relationships, and Parasocial Breakups
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DOI: 10.1080/15213269.2024.2354789
Abstract: ABSTRACT Binge watching represents a relatively new means of engaging with television narrative that fundamentally changes how we relate to stories and characters on screen. The present study was designed to examine how binge watching… read more here.
Keywords: binge watching; imaginative involvement; parasocial relationships; binge ... See more keywords
The Impact of Moral Expectancy Violations on Audiences’ Parasocial Relationships With Movie Heroes and Villains
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DOI: 10.1177/0093650219886516
Abstract: Integrating the predictions of disposition theory and expectancy violations theory, a longitudinal survey assessed adults’ parasocial relationships with characters in a popular movie franchise before and after the release of the latest film installment of… read more here.
Keywords: expectancy violations; impact moral; parasocial relationships; film ... See more keywords
The Development and Influence of Parasocial Relationships With Television Characters: A Longitudinal Experimental Test of Prejudice Reduction Through Parasocial Contact
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DOI: 10.1177/0093650219900632
Abstract: The current study investigates parasocial relationships as the underlying mechanism explaining prejudice reduction following extended exposure to mediated outgroups. Heterosexual participants viewed a fictional television series for 10 weeks depicting outgroup (gay) characters in which… read more here.
Keywords: prejudice; parasocial relationships; television; prejudice reduction ... See more keywords
Social and parasocial relationships during COVID-19 social distancing
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DOI: 10.1177/02654075211019129
Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic provided an extraordinarily unique opportunity to investigate how sudden, involuntary alterations to social routines influenced not just social relationships, but also parasocial relationships with fictional characters and celebrities. Results from a four-wave… read more here.
Keywords: engagement friends; mediated social; social distancing; parasocial relationships ... See more keywords
Construct validation and measurement invariance of the Parasocial Relationships in Social Media survey
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0300356
Abstract: This paper examines the construct validity and measurement invariance of the Parasocial Relationships in Social Media (PRISM) survey which was designed to provide researchers with a valid and reliable tool for measuring parasocial relationships developed… read more here.
Keywords: survey; parasocial relationships; measurement invariance; social media ... See more keywords
Tweens’ Wishful Identification and Parasocial Relationships With YouTubers
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DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2019.02781
Abstract: Children between the ages of 9 and 12 – commonly called tweens – are one of the fastest growing audiences for YouTube content. The current study explores how tweens are watching YouTube and the nature… read more here.
Keywords: predicted youtubers; female youtubers; youtubers funny; wishful identification ... See more keywords