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Parasocial Relationships: Media And Escapism

Author(s) / Creator(s)

Guha Thakurta, Aarna

Abstract / Description

Parasocial relationships have become increasingly prevalent in today’s digital world. This paper aims to explore their psychological and sociological implications, particularly their influence on identity formation, self-esteem, and social behaviour. The findings of a qualitative survey, emphasize upon the need for media literacy to help users approach digital interactions in a healthy and informed manner.

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Date of first publication

2025-03-03

Publisher

PsychArchives

Citation

  • Author(s) / Creator(s)
    Guha Thakurta, Aarna
  • PsychArchives acquisition timestamp
    2025-03-03T12:52:12Z
  • Made available on
    2025-03-03T12:52:12Z
  • Date of first publication
    2025-03-03
  • Abstract / Description
    Parasocial relationships have become increasingly prevalent in today’s digital world. This paper aims to explore their psychological and sociological implications, particularly their influence on identity formation, self-esteem, and social behaviour. The findings of a qualitative survey, emphasize upon the need for media literacy to help users approach digital interactions in a healthy and informed manner.
    en
  • Review status
    unknown
  • Persistent Identifier
    https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12034/11564
  • Persistent Identifier
    https://doi.org/10.23668/psycharchives.16150
  • Language of content
    eng
  • Publisher
    PsychArchives
  • Dewey Decimal Classification number(s)
    150
  • Title
    Parasocial Relationships: Media And Escapism
    en
  • DRO type
    report