The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

The University of Vermont's Independent Voice Since 1883

The Vermont Cynic

Fan or friend: How parasocial relationships became commonplace

Fan or friend: How parasocial relationships became commonplace

Molly Dever, Culture Staff Writer October 1, 2021

You’ve probably seen the phrase “parasocial relationship” if you’ve spent time on the internet in the past few weeks. This term describes the psychological relationship that pop culture fans...

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