In recent years, the number of players of otome games, which target the niche market of
young females, has been rapidly increasing in Asia. Although previous studies have�…

Despite being initially defined as a complementary extension of social life, parasocial
relationships (PSRs)—imagined intimacies that audiences develop with media figures�…

Many people believe that “living happily ever after” involves finding a romantic partner.
Regardless, it seems obvious that at least some single people are happier than some�…

In the information age, many individuals turn to digital influencers' videos on social media as
a source of stress relief, emotional support, and a sense of friendship-like connection, and�…

Being socially excluded seriously threatens individuals' need to belong and emotional well-
being. This article investigates to what extent different coping strategies help overcome�…

Our study extended the UGT Theory and proposed seven direct and two moderating
hypotheses. The study focused on the upper-middle-class segment of Karachi. It examined�…

This paper provides a thorough reevaluation of prevailing perspectives on human
motivation, challenging the traditional emphasis on instincts and desires as primary�…

Abstract Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs has long been a cornerstone in understanding human
motivation, categorizing needs from physiological to self-actualization. However, this paper�…

[ES] Introducci�n: La presente tesis tiene como prop�sito central la exploraci�n y
caracterizaci�n de los influencers como figuras de influencia socioeducativas en la era�…

Artistien ja fanien v�liset suhteet ovat l�hihistoriassamme kehittyneet jossain m��rin
arkisemmiksi ja siirtyneet osittain sosiaalisen median puolelle. Parasosiaalisilla suhteilla�…