Relationships - 5. Parasocial Relationships: 2. Absorption Addiction Model

Question 1

Who proposed the absorption addiction model?

Answer 1

McCutcheon et al (2002)

Question 2

Purpose of the absorption addiction model

Answer 2

To attempt to explain how PSRs become abnormal (final level)

Question 3

Two things that PSRs can be used for

Answer 3

They can be used to make up for personal deficiencies
They can provide an escape from mundane lives

Question 4

How does absorption link to addiction?

Answer 4

Absorption has addictive qualities so individuals go to further and further lengths to maintain a sense of fulfilment via the PSR

Question 5

What association does the absorption addiction model predict?

Answer 5

Predicts an association between poorer mental health and the strength of the PSR

Question 6

The positive view of PSRs (3)

Answer 6

Fans enhance their own lives by taking active and positive role
Create social networks of fans
Fans develop sense of appreciation for other people’s talents