Episode 65: Parasocial Relationships, Social Media, and a GenX Fandom

In this episode Marc and Kristina dive into the world of parasocial relationships.  We examine some history, the role of social media and the changing landscape of celebrity culture and interaction and Grape Kun. About baby dolls in medieval convents: https://www.leidenmedievalistsblog.nl/articles/dolls-for-adults About Grape Kun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Txw_HHyqPQ Articles about parasocial relationships:   “I'll buy what she's #wearing”: The roles of envy toward and parasocial interaction with influencers in Instagram celebrity-based brand endorsement and social commerce, Journal of Retailing and Consumer Services: Volume 55, July 2020, 102121 Horton, D.; Wohl, R. (1956). "Mass communication and para-social interaction: Observation on intimacy at a distance". Psychiatry. 19 (3): 215–229.  Chung, S.; Cho, H. (2017). "Fostering Parasocial Relationships with Celebrities on Social Media: Implications for Celebrity Endorsement". Psychology & Marketing. 34 (4): 481–495. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marc-snediker/support