Older Adults' Parasocial Relationships with Favorite Television Characters and Depressive Symptoms

被引:16
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作者
Bernhold, Quinten S. [1 ]
Metzger, Miriam [1 ]
机构
[1] Univ Calif Santa Barbara, Dept Commun, Santa Barbara, CA 93106 USA
关键词
ATTACHMENT STYLES; ROMANTIC RELATIONSHIPS; SOCIAL NETWORK; COMMUNICATION; HEALTH; LONELINESS; NEWS; LIFE; COMPENSATION; OPTIMIZATION;
D O I
10.1080/10410236.2018.1548336
中图分类号
G2 [信息与知识传播];
学科分类号
05 ; 0503 ;
摘要
Older adults can form parasocial relationships with favorite television characters, and these relationships often serve as sources of companionship. Using the selection, optimization, and compensation model as a guiding framework, this study explored whether or not attachment anxiety and relationship quality with romantic partners and children moderate the associations between parasocial relationships and depressive symptoms. A series of three-way interactions emerged in predicting depressive symptoms. Among other findings, stronger parasocial relationships predicted an increase in depressive symptoms for anxious older adults in low-quality parent-child relationships. Older adults' individual characteristics and family relationships may qualify how they experience parasocial relationships with favorite television characters.
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页码:168 / 179
页数:12
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