Parasocial Relationships and Their Positive Psychological Outcomes
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- Meisam Vahedi; Jaye L. Derrick
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This paper reviews the literature to demonstrate the processes underlying the development of a parasocial relationship and the differentiation between parasocial relationships and other types of engagement with media characters. It then presents a model depicting how parasocial relationships with favorite celebrities may lead to psychological advantages.