Abstract

The current meta-analysis synthesizes four decades of research (k = 120) on the antecedents and effects of parasocial relationships (PSRs). In line with contemporary theorization of PSRs as an extension of, rather than as a substitution for social relationships, the meta-analysis does not find a significant relationship between social deficiencies and PSRs. PSRs are also strongly correlated with factors that facilitate interpersonal bonds (e.g., homophily), other forms of involvement (e.g., identification, transportation), and persuasive outcomes. Furthermore, the analysis validates the theoretical distinction between PSRs and parasocial interactions (PSIs) revealing only a moderate correlation between the two constructs. Likewise, while PSRs and PSIs did not differ with respect to effects on persuasive outcomes, PSRs emerge as a stronger predictor of media involvement. The findings are discussed in relation to theoretical models of media involvement and effects

中文翻译：

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超社会关系的前因和影响：一项荟萃分析

摘要

当前的荟萃分析综合了对超社会关系（PSR）的前因和影响的四十年研究（k = 120）。与当代PSR作为扩展而不是替代社会关系的理论相一致，荟萃分析并未发现社会缺陷与PSR之间存在重要关系。PSR也与促进人际关系（例如同质），其他形式的参与（例如识别，运输）和有说服力的结果密切相关。此外，该分析验证了PSR与超社会互动（PSI）之间的理论区别，揭示了两种构建体之间仅存在适度的相关性。同样，尽管PSR和PSI在说服力结果方面没有差异，PSR逐渐成为媒体参与的更强预测指标。讨论了有关媒体参与和效果的理论模型的发现