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Parasocial relationship make characters feel real. Losing a loved character feels like the loss of a real friend

Why We Mourn TV Dad Bob Saget

Why are so many people mourning the death of Bob Saget? Parasocial relationships describe the emotional connection we experience with loved characters and celebrities.KEY POINTS:TV dads are idealized versions of... read more →

January 15, 2022
Pamela Rutledge
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Culture & Society, Media Psychology

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