Have you ever found yourself defending a celebrity on social media or finding comfort in your favorite influencer? Well, you just might be in a parasocial relationship. On this week’s episode, Dr. Nicole discusses the history of parasocial relationships, whether they are good or bad, and how they may even help with your mental health.
Articles mentioned in the episode
https://www.businessinsider.com/guides/health/mental-health/parasocial-relationship
https://thriveworks.com/blog/research-parasocial-relationships
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5322191
