parasocial relationships

parasocial relationships

The concept of parasocial relationships has evolved in the social media era, where the accessibility and personal nature of content from influencers and podcasters have blurred the lines between connection and illusion. Photo: Collected

The illusion of intimacy: Can we truly know who we follow online?

The term, parasocial relationship, was first introduced in 1956, during the rise of television, when audiences began to feel a sense of intimacy with on-screen personalities

One-sided emotional ties to people you don't actually know (or those who don't actually exist) are called parasocial relationships. Photo: Collected

Do parasocial relationships help with loneliness?