Why we form one-sided 'parasocial' relationships with celebrities

Update: 2024-08-11

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It is easy to feel like we know celebrities, and even love them. But these people don’t know who we are, so is it healthy? We spoke to Karen Shackleford, a media psychologist to better understand the one-sided world of parasocial relationships.

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Why we form one-sided 'parasocial' relationships with celebrities

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Why we form one-sided 'parasocial' relationships with celebrities