Social media influencers and followers: Theorization of a trans-parasocial relation and explication of its implications for influencer advertising

C Lou�- Journal of advertising, 2022 - Taylor & Francis
… of parasocial relation and PKM, this study proposes that a new conceptualization of trans-parasocial
relation… , and co-created interactions and relation development. Moreover, this study …

Trans-mediated parasocial relationships: Private Facebook groups foster influencer–follower connection

ML Wellman�- New Media & Society, 2021 - journals.sagepub.com
… of the theory of parasocial relationships deemed trans-mediated parasocial relationships
in which popular users rely on a specific social media platform to maintain relationships with …

Parasocial relationship with transgender characters and attitudes toward transgender individuals

L Zhao - 2016 - search.proquest.com
… investigated the relationship between audiences’ positive and negative parasocial relationships
with transgender characters in TV and their attitudes toward transgender people in real …

Trans-Parasocial Relation Between Influencers and Viewers on Live Streaming Platforms: How Does it Affect Viewer Stickiness and Purchase Intention?

J Kim, JT Liu, SR Chang�- Asia Marketing Journal, 2022 - amj.kma.re.kr
… In this study, we investigate how trans-parasocial relations impact … in the relationship between
trans-parasocial relations and … and indirect effects of trans-parasocial relations on viewers' …

Meeting the (trans) parent: Test of parasocial contact with transgender characters on reducing stigma toward transgender people

ZB Massey, NCH Wong, JL Barbati�- Communication Studies, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
… H3 anticipated a mediation effect of intergroup anxiety toward transgender people on the
relationship between PSI-process with Maura and desired social distance from …

Parasocial relationships, social media, & well-being

CA Hoffner, BJ Bond�- Current Opinion in Psychology, 2022 - Elsevier
Parasocial relations with celebrities who disclose mental health conditions on social media
can help reduce stigma and increase perceived efficacy in dealing with those conditions [15,…

The politics of being “Cait”: Caitlyn Jenner, transphobia, and parasocial contact effects on transgender-related political attitudes

PR Miller, AR Flores, DP Haider-Markel…�- American politics�…, 2020 - journals.sagepub.com
parasocial contact effect that we document underscores the critical role of mass media portrayals
of transgender … celebrity, whether we would have observed the same relationships that …

I need to see me on TV: Parasocial affirmations of sexual and gender identity development of LGBTQ+ mass media consumers

D Lowe - 2024 - researchsquare.com
… There is a dearth of research that examines parasocial relationships and transgender
representation or audiences. Studies focusing on both LGBTQ + media representations and …

News coverage on transgender celebrities in Belgium: Parasocial contact, attitudes, and policy support

H Laporte, S Eggermont�- Psychology & Sexuality, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
… Building parasocial relationships with transgender media characters may ameliorate attitudes
towards the community in general, which will lower discrimination and violence rates, and …

Parasocial relationships and depression among LGBQ emerging adults living with their parents during COVID-19: The potential for online support.

N Woznicki, AS Arriaga…�- Psychology of Sexual�…, 2021 - psycnet.apa.org
… , transgender, and queer (LGBTQ) communities by watching videos of, and developing one-way
relationships—or parasocial relationships—… explored how parasocial relationships with …