How Parasocial Relationships Affect Our Self-Concepts

Shira Gabriel; Ariana F. Young; Esha Naidu; Veronica Schneider

How Parasocial Relationships Affect Our Self-Concepts

Shira Gabriel
, Ariana F. Young
, Esha Naidu
, Veronica Schneider

California Lutheran College
SUNY Buffalo

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4 Scopus citations

Abstract

The chapter surveys the effects of parasocial relationships (PSRs; one-sided relationships with media figures, including celebrities and fictional characters) on individuals’ selfconcept, self-esteem, and self-discrepancies. The chapter begins by examining the effects of PSRs on self-esteem and body esteem. After reviewing the literature in these areas, the chapter explores how people use self-expanding properties of PSRs to regulate affect and other unpleasant states. Finally, it explores some potential areas for future research. Special attention is given to the effects of PSRs on body image. The chapter reviews evidence of both problematic and protective consequences of PSRs for media users’ mental health and psychological well-being.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	The Oxford Handbook of Parasocial Experiences
Publisher	Oxford University Press
Pages	252-268
Number of pages	17
ISBN (Electronic)	9780197650707
ISBN (Print)	9780197650677
State	Published - Jan 1 2023

Keywords

assimilation effect
body-esteem
contrast effect
self-concept
self-esteem

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