Relationship - 5. Parasocial Relationships: 3. Attachment Theory

Question 1

Which attachment style is most likely to form a Parasocial relationship?

Answer 1

Insecure-resistant

Question 2

Why are insecure-resistant’s most likely to form a Parasocial relationship?

Answer 2

Because they are concerned that others will not reciprocate their need for intimacy

Question 3

Which attachment style is least likely to form Parasocial relationships?

Answer 3

Insecure-avoidant

Question 4

Why are insecure-avoidant’s least likely to form Parasocial relationships?

Answer 4

Find it difficult to form relationships in general so are therefore unlikely to seek them out

Question 5

Where do securely attached people stand with Parasocial relationships?

Answer 5

Not likely to form one
They usually have satisfactory real-life relationships

Question 6

Sample of Cole and Leets research support for Parasocial relationships

Answer 6

115 college undergraduates with median age of 21

Question 7

Findings of Cole and Leets research support for Parasocial relationships

Answer 7

Individuals with insecure-resistant style of attachment were most likely to form Parasocial bonds with their favourite celebrities
Insecure-avoidant least likely