Parasocial Relationships Lecture Notes

These flashcards cover key concepts related to parasocial relationships, including definitions, theories, and psychological models discussed in the lecture.

What are parasocial relationships characterized by?

They are one-sided relationships, typically involving a celebrity and a fan, where the fan invests time, energy, and commitment.

What does the Celebrity Attitude Scale measure?

It assesses how fans perceive and interact with celebrities in terms of entertainment and social relationships.

What are the three types of parasocial relationships identified by Giles?

1) Entertainment-Social, 2) Intense-Personal, and 3) Borderline-Pathological.

What is the common characteristic of Intense-Personal parasocial relationships?

They involve frequent obsessive thoughts and intense feelings about a celebrity.

What defines a Borderline-Pathological parasocial relationship?

It includes uncontrollable fantasies and extreme behaviors, such as spending large sums of money on celebrity-related objects.

What does the Absorption Addiction Model explain about parasocial relationships?

It links levels of parasocial relationships to deficiencies in individuals' own lives, suggesting that people may seek fulfillment through celebrity worship.

What are the two components of the Absorption Addiction Model?

1) Absorption: Seeking fulfillment in celebrity worship; 2) Addiction: The desire to increase close engagement with the celebrity, which can lead to extreme behaviors.

How does Attachment Theory explain parasocial relationships?

It suggests that difficulties with attachment during early childhood can lead to emotional troubles and a tendency to form parasocial relationships in adulthood.

Which attachment style is most likely to form parasocial relationships according to Bowlby's theory?

Insecure-resistant individuals are most likely to form parasocial relationships due to unfulfilled needs.