Rebecca Tukachinsky Forster
Psychologist studying parasocial relationships
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Oct 11, 2023 • 44min
What do we get from celebrity crushes? With Rebecca Tukachinsky Forster, PhD, and Karen Dill-Shackleford, PhD
Psychologists Rebecca Tukachinsky Forster and Karen Dill-Shackleford discuss the benefits of parasocial relationships, how they differ from fandom, and what happens when a parasocial relationship goes sour. They also explore the impact of AI and robots on human relationships, teenage celebrity crushes, the prevalence of celebrity obsession, and how the portrayal of characters by actors can impact perception.
