The Psychology behind Parasocial ...

The Psychology behind Parasocial Relationships

Curious Wiring by Dr. Lindsay Demers
S1 · E7
Aug 31, 2025
14:58

Episode notes

Parasocial relationships are one-sided emotional connections where fans feel deeply connected to celebrities, influencers, or online personalities, despite never having met them. In this video, we explore the psychology behind parasocial interactions and what the consequences of them are.

Keywords

psychology
social psychology
parasocial
parasocial relationships
fan culture
stan culture