Parasocial Romantic Relationships - Falling in Love With Media Figures

Informationen zum Autor Riva Tukachinsky Forster is associate professor in the School of Communication at Chapman University. Klappentext This book discusses the prevalence of parasocial romantic relationships with media figures, using surveys, interviews, and historical examples to explore the far-reaching psychological consequences of this phenomenon. Zusammenfassung This book discusses the prevalence of parasocial romantic relationships with media figures, using surveys, interviews, and historical examples to explore the far-reaching psychological consequences of this phenomenon. Inhaltsverzeichnis Acknowledgments Preface Chapter 1: Imaginary Love is Real Chapter 2: From Pinup Girls to Bieber Fevers Chapter 3: Who Falls in Love with Whom? Chapter 4: How Do I Love Thee? Maintenance of Parasocial Romantic Relationships Chapter 5: The Role of PSRRs in Adolescence Chapter 6: The Effects of PSRRs on Romantic Beliefs and Dating Chapter 7: Same-sex PSRRs and LGB's PSRRs Chapter 8: Beyond Adolescence: PSRRs Across the Life Span Chapter 9: Too Much Love Will Kill You? PSRRs Between Normalcy and Dysfunction Chapter 10: And in the End: PSRR Dissolution Chapter 11: Concluding Remarks: Where Have We Been? Where Are We Going? Bibliography Appendix I: Survey Sample Description Appendix II: PSRR Measure Used in the National Survey Appendix III: Interview Sample Appendix IV: Interview Prompts About the Author

Product details

• Authors: Riva Tukachinsky Forster
• Publisher: Lexington Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.03.2023
• EAN: 9781793609601
• ISBN: 978-1-79360-960-1
• No. of pages: 170
• Subjects: Guides > Self-help, everyday life > Partnership, sexuality; Social sciences, law, business > Media, communication > General, dictionaries; Media Studies, FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Love & Romance, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Media Studies, LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Communication Studies, Dating, relationships, living together & marriage, Dating, relationships, living together & marriage: advice, Communication Studies