Attachment Theory Explanation (AQA A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Attachment theory: origin of parasocial relationships
Attachment theory: origin of parasocial relationships
Childhood attachment experiences with caregivers
Internal working models in attachment theory
Internal working models in attachment theory
Templates from childhood that guide adult relationship patterns
Attachment type most vulnerable to parasocial relationships
Attachment type most vulnerable to parasocial relationships
Insecure-resistant attachment
Why insecure-resistant types form parasocial relationships
Why insecure-resistant types form parasocial relationships
Need closeness but fear rejection; parasocial = safe intimacy
Secure attachment & parasocial relationships likelihood
Secure attachment & parasocial relationships likelihood
Less likely; can form loving, two-way real relationships
Insecure-avoidant & parasocial relationships
Insecure-avoidant & parasocial relationships
Less likely; difficulty trusting, avoid emotional intimacy
Cole & Leets (1999): insecure-resistant adolescents finding
Cole & Leets (1999): insecure-resistant adolescents finding
More likely to form parasocial relationships with TV stars
McCutcheon: attachment & mild celebrity worship link
McCutcheon: attachment & mild celebrity worship link
No relationship found between them
Parasocial relationships benefit for insecure types
Parasocial relationships benefit for insecure types
Closeness & intimacy with complete control, no rejection risk
Stever (2013): parasocial attachment in adolescence purpose
Stever (2013): parasocial attachment in adolescence purpose
Safely explore romantic feelings without real relationship risks