[citation report] Fictosexuality, Fictoromance, and Fictophilia: A Qualitative Study of Love and Desire for Fictional Characters

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“…Parasocial relationships differ from social relationships with real people in that they do not carry the risk of harm or betrayal. This lack of risk provides a sense of control that is absent in interpersonal relationships (Karhulahti & Välisalo, 2021). However, it is important to note that this control is not absolute.…”

Section: Characteristics Of Parasocial Relationshipsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Parasocial relationships can become an important part of a person's identity, for example, through their own behaviour (Karhulahti & Välisalo, 2021). Even if these characters cannot reciprocate the relationship or interaction, individuals may engage in behaviours that counteract this lack, such as re-consuming the series or book from which the character originates or creating their own stories featuring the character (fan ction).…”

Section: Relationship With Identity and Personalitymentioning

confidence: 99%

“…This phenomenon often arises in environments characterized by toxicity, jealousy, and bullying (Gannon, 2018), which highlights the importance of understanding the underlying dynamics. Karhulahti and Välisalo (2021) found that the strength of these bonds is comparable to the third level of celebrity worship identi ed by McCutcheon et al (2003). This model divides into three levels: the rst is the 'entertainment-social' level, where fans discuss and comment on experiences related to their idols; the second is the 'intense-personal' level, characterized by frequent and intense feelings and thoughts towards the celebrity; and the third is the 'borderline-pathological' level, which includes delusions, risktaking behavior, and obsessions, similar to erotomania.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Parasocial relationships and identification with fictional characters in adolescents and adults: a systematic review

Mula-Márquez,

Nava-Arquillo,

Matías-García

2024

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Parasocial relations and identification are phenomena linked to the consumption of any mass media. Existing literature indicates that they can satisfy attachment needs and play a role in the construction of personal identity. The purpose of this systematic review is to examine the development of parasocial relationships and identification with fictional characters in adults and adolescents, as well as the impact of these processes on social relationships, attachment, personality, and personal identity. On 23 January 2023, a search was conducted in two databases (Scopus and Web of Science) that included articles in the field of Psychology, written in English or Spanish, and published between 2008 and 2022, inclusive. Of the 355 articles that were identified, only 12 studies were selected after application of the inclusion and exclusion criteria. The data was then extracted and synthesized using a type of thematic analysis known as template analysis. The results shed light on the variables involved in the development of parasocial relationships and identification, as well as the positive impact of these processes on identity formation and mental health, but also on potential problems such as stigma. An integrative model is proposed. In conclusion, this systematic review compiles and interprets evidence on the psychological significance of individuals' engagement with fictional characters and the relationships they form with them. This information may prove useful in therapy and personal development. Suggestions for future research related to the findings and limitations are provided.

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Section: Characteristics Of Parasocial Relationshipsmentioning

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Section: Relationship With Identity and Personalitymentioning

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Parasocial relationships and identification with fictional characters in adolescents and adults: a systematic review

Mula-Márquez,

Nava-Arquillo,

Matías-García

2024

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“…Such emotional responses and modes of interaction are acts of unilateral response by media users towards media characters, articulated in a way that resemble relations with living beings (Schramm 2015;Hartmann 2016, 131-32;Liebers and Schramm 2017, 12). Analysis of these phenomena have led to the emergence of terms such as fictosexuality, fictoromance, and fictophilia (see Song and Fox 2016;Karhulahti and Välisalo 2021), described as a "strong and lasting feeling of love or desire toward a fictional character" (Karhulahti and Välisalo 2021, 10).…”

Section: Adult Computer Games Intimacy and Intimate Scriptsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Intimate scripts, descended from sexual script theory, envision the existent of similarly synthetic scripts for imagining intimacy with fictional characters as part of video games centered on character intimacy (Bruno 2023, 161). The study will explore how each character's distinct identity interacts with the narrative context of the game and what expectations can reasonably be anticipated in terms of envisioning character-based intimacy and the fictoromances/fictophilias (Karhulahti and Välisalo 2021) that may emerge from them. By examining the influence of gendered language, this study seeks to illuminate the nature of the intimate connections that emerge within adult computer games.…”

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To (Sub)Serve Man. Role Language and Intimate Scripts in Kioku no Dizorubu

Bruno

2023

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Japanese Adult Computer Games engage players in immersive narrative experiences centred on intimate interactions with anime-manga characters. Within these games, players are encouraged to develop parasocial phenomena as an integral aspect of the gameplay loop. The language employed during character interactions plays a pivotal role in shaping these parasocial phenomena, establishing specific roles, expectations, and the potential for their confirmation or subversion. This paper examines the systems of stylized character idiolects typical of anime-manga media – referred to as yakuwarigo by Kinsui 2017, 2003 – and explores how these linguistic elements embed gendered roles in the women-oriented video game Kioku no Dizorubu.

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The differentiation between consumers of hentai pornography and human pornography

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Fictosexuality, Fictoromance, and Fictophilia: A Qualitative Study of Love and Desire for Fictional Characters

Cited by 103 publications

References 57 publications

Parasocial relationships and identification with fictional characters in adolescents and adults: a systematic review

Parasocial relationships and identification with fictional characters in adolescents and adults: a systematic review

To (Sub)Serve Man. Role Language and Intimate Scripts in Kioku no Dizorubu

The differentiation between consumers of hentai pornography and human pornography

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