Attachment theory AO3

Question 1

What is a strength of attachment theory as an explanation of parasocial relationships?

Answer 1

It can be considered as a universal explanation

Question 2

What did Dinkha et al do which supports that attachment theory is a universal explanation?

Answer 2

They compared a collectivist culture (Kuwait) and an individualistic culture (USA) in terms of forming parasocial relationships

Question 3

What did Dinkha et al find that supports that attachment theory is a universal explanation?

Answer 3

They found that in both cultures, individuals with insecure attachment types were most likely to form parasocial relationships with TV personalities and characters

Question 4

What is a limitation of other research into attachment theory?

Answer 4

Other evidence is not supportive of the attachment theory as an explanation of parasocial relationships

Question 5

Who measured and celebrity related attitudes in 299 American students?

Answer 5

McCutcheon et al

Question 6

What did McCutcheon et al find?

Answer 6

They found that participants with insecure attachment types were no more likely to form parasocial relationships than those with secure attachments

Question 7

What is an alternative explanation for parasocial relationships?

Answer 7

An alternative explanation for parasocial relationships is the absorption addiction model

Question 8

What does the alternative explanation of absorption addiction model argue about parasocial relationships?

Answer 8

It argues that parasocial relationships are formed due to poor psychological health and an individuals need for a sense of purpose rather than them being formed due to attachment type in childhood