parasocial relationships Flashcards
What are parasocial relationships?
One-sided relationships with a celebrity that resemble normal relationships but lack a key element.
Who identified three levels of parasocial relationships?
Maltby
What is the least intense level of celebrity worship?
Entertainment social
Celebrities are viewed as a source of entertainment and discussion among friends.
What characterizes the intense personal level of parasocial relationships?
Greater personal involvement and obsessive thoughts about the celebrity.
What is the strongest level of celebrity worship according to Maltby?
Borderline pathological
Involves uncontrollable fantasies and extreme behaviors.
What does the absorption addiction model explain?
Parasocial relationships as total preoccupation with a celebrity and addictive striving for involvement.
What are the two components of the absorption addiction model?
- Absorption
- Addiction
What is absorption in the context of the absorption addiction model?
Seeking fulfillment in celebrity worship and becoming preoccupied with the celebrity.
How is addiction defined in the absorption addiction model?
A sociological addiction requiring increased doses for satisfaction, leading to extreme behaviors.
What does attachment theory explain?
How an enduring emotional bond forms between two people over time.
What behaviors are associated with attachment theory?
- Clinging
- Proximity seeking
According to Mary Ainsworth’s study, which attachment type is most likely to form a parasocial relationship?
Insecure resistant types
They seek to have unfulfilled needs met.
