Levels of Parasocial Relationships (AQA A-Level Psychology): Flashcards
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Parasocial relationships definition
Parasocial relationships definition
One-sided emotional connections with media figures
McCutcheon's 3 levels of parasocial relationships
McCutcheon's 3 levels of parasocial relationships
Entertainment-social, intense-personal, borderline-pathological
Entertainment-social level characteristics
Entertainment-social level characteristics
Mildest form, casual interest, social discussion about celebs
Intense-personal level characteristics
Intense-personal level characteristics
Stronger emotional connections, higher preoccupation with celebs
Borderline-pathological level characteristics
Borderline-pathological level characteristics
Most extreme, uncontrollable feelings/behaviours toward celebs
Absorption-addiction model purpose
Absorption-addiction model purpose
Explains progression through parasocial relationship levels
% at borderline-pathological in CWS study
% at borderline-pathological in CWS study
1%
Personality trait at entertainment-social level
Personality trait at entertainment-social level
Extroversion (Maltby et al. 2003)
Personality trait at intense-personal level
Personality trait at intense-personal level
Neuroticism (Maltby et al. 2003)
Mental health at entertainment-social vs higher levels
Mental health at entertainment-social vs higher levels
Good mental health vs poor mental/physical health