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Going Beyond the Screen - Exploring Para-social Relationships with Anime Characters amongst the Anime Community

Author(s) Siddharth Kakarla, Dr. Aiswarya V R
Country India
Abstract The purpose of this study was to explore the determinants and impacts of parasocial relationships (PSR) with anime characters within the anime community. Guided by a qualitative methodology, the research aimed to uncover the psychological mechanisms at play and the socio-emotional influences exerted by these one-sided relationships. Findings indicate that parasocial interactions serve as a platform for identification, coping, and escapism, providing emotional regulation, stress relief, and immersive experiences. These relationships significantly affect interpersonal dynamics, emotional well-being, and community belonging. They are pivotal in fostering social bonds, facilitating self-discovery, and reinforcing cultural identification. The study concludes that parasocial relationships are integral to individual and collective experiences, shaping the social fabric of the anime community. This research contributes to media psychology by highlighting the complex role of media characters in personal and social contexts, suggesting a nuanced understanding of the interplay between media consumption and social interaction.
Keywords para-social relationships, anime community, emotional well-being, community belonging, media psychology
Field Sociology > Philosophy / Psychology / Religion
Published In Volume 6, Issue 2, March-April 2024
Published On 2024-03-20
Cite This Going Beyond the Screen - Exploring Para-social Relationships with Anime Characters amongst the Anime Community - Siddharth Kakarla, Dr. Aiswarya V R - IJFMR Volume 6, Issue 2, March-April 2024. DOI 10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i02.15255
DOI https://doi.org/10.36948/ijfmr.2024.v06i02.15255
Short DOI https://doi.org/gtnj9j

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