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The Nature of Parasocial Relationships

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The aim of the present investigation was to examine the nature of individuals' parasocial relationships (one-sided attachments to media figures, Horton & Wohl, 1956). Five studies were designed to assess the prevalence and strength of individuals' attachments to their favorite television characters, manipulate exposure to the character or control targets,...

Keyword:

media, parasocial relationships, and belonging needs

Subject:

Psychology

Creator:

Megan Lynn Knowles

Owner:

Scholarly Digital Publishing

Date Uploaded:

06/27/2018

Date Modified:

06/27/2018

Date Created:

2007-05-14

Resource Type:

Dissertation