3.6: Parasocial relationships

Question 1

Briefly outline the absorption addiction model of parasocial relationships (2 marks)

Answer 1

Parasocial relationships make up for deficits in real life relationships

Question 2

Briefly outline the absorption addiction model of parasocial relationships (2 marks).
Parasocial relationships make up for deficits in real life relationships.

Answer 2

Parasocial relationships enable a sense of identity and their addictive nature means that parasocial relationships escalate through series of stages