… the compensation function of parasocial relationships and … to examine social and parasocial
relationship closeness … behaviors to maintain social distancing protocols caused by the …

… Parasocial relationships can thus be meaningful for older adults, and questions of how
parasocial relationships … Using the selection, optimization, and compensation model (SOC model; …

… life because such relationships are merely illusionary compensation for unsatisfactory real …
that both social and parasocial relationships are related with SNS addiction, each relationship …

… Parasocial relationships may be particularly meaningful for those who experience obstacles
… life social bonds. The objective of this study was to examine parasocial relationships among …

… to bolster parasocial relationships. … of parasocial relationships in relation to perceived
endorser motive, and the principal traits of social media influencers’ content that fosters parasocial …

… This study explores how parasocial relationships affect … , and low social self-esteem on
parasocial relationships within Uses … relationships between social compensation and parasocial …

… The current study draws on Rubin and McHugh’s (1987) model of parasocial relationship
development to determine whether and how the predictors of parasocial relationships …

… they were part of their actual social circle. This experience involves parasocial interactions
(PSIs)—illusionary give-and-take with media figures, and parasocial relationships (PSRs)— a …

… who are not lacking social support, parasocial relationships may be more associated …
parasocial relationships are useful in a compensation context, but do not replace reciprocal social …

… maintenance within parasocial relationship contexts. The results suggest that relational
maintenance is performed similarly in both parasocial and actual social relationships. For …