Parasocial Romantic Relationships: Falling in Love with Media Figures

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.

ISBN-13: 9781793609601

Media Type: Paperback

Publisher: Lexington Books

Publication Date: 01-31-2023

Pages: 170

Product Dimensions: 6.06(w) x 8.81(h) x 0.42(d)

Riva Tukachinsky Forster is associate professor in the School of Communication at Chapman University.

Table of Contents

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