The attraction of celebrity

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The attraction of celebrity

PARASOCIAL RELATIONSHIPS

An individual is attracted to another person (usually a celebrity) but that person is unaware of the existence of the person who has created the ‘relationship’.

Appealing because such relationships make few demands. Because a fan does not have a ‘real’ relationship with the celebrity, they don’t run the risk of criticism or rejection.

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Parasocial relationships are most likely to form with TV celebrities who are seen as attractive, similar in some way to the viewer, and act in a believable way.

If the celebrity acts in a believable way, viewers are able to compare how they would behave in similar circumstances, using the celebrity as a model for their own behaviour.

ABSORBTION-ADDICTION MODEL

Most people never go beyond admiring a celebrity because of their ‘entertainment’ or ‘social’ value. The motivation driving this absorption can become addictive, leadingthe person to more extreme behaviours to satisfy their addiction.

Entertainment-social level

Fans are attracted to a celebrity because of their perceived ability to…

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