Parasocial relationships Flashcards
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Parasocial relationship
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Similar to normal relationships but lack key element. They are one-sided, reciprocated relationship, usually with a celebrity, usually with fan expending lots of emotional energy, commitment and time
2
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What are the 3 levels to parasocial relationships?
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McCutcheon et al
- Entertainment-social
- Intense-personal
- Borderline pathological
3
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What is entertainment-social?
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Least intense level of celebrity worship as they are just viewed as a source of entertainment and fuel for social interaction.
4
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What is intense-personal?
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Intermediate level reflecting greater personal involvement in parasocial relationship, e.g. perhaps considers them soulmates.
5
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What is borderline pathological?
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Strongest level featuring uncontrollable fantasies and extreme behaviours.
