How “imaginary friendships” with live-streamers worsen loneliness
SHI LIQI Introduction Every night, millions of young adults watch streamers on platforms like Twitch, YouTube Live, Douyu, and Huya.…
parasocial relationships
The Illusion of Intimacy: Fans, Celebrities, and the Social Media Effect
Aksah Mathew Research Question: How does social media shape parasocial relationships (PR) between celebrities and audiences? It’s evening, and fans…
Peeping Love Island: What Keeps Us Hooked On Reality TV?
Kath Smart Why do so many of us crave to view content that surrounds other people’s personal relationships? The sun-soaked…