Loneliness, Parasocial Interaction, and Local Television News Viewing.

Rubin, Alan M.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1985

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Loneliness, Parasocial Interaction, and Local Television News Viewing.

Rubin, Alan M.; And Others

Human Communication Research, v12 n1 p155-80 Win 1985

Investigating the nature of parasocial interaction (relationship of friendship or intimacy of the television viewer with a remote media personality). Developed a model to measure parasocial interaction and tested news-viewing motives and patterns. (PD)

Descriptors: Audience Analysis, College Students, Higher Education, Interaction, Loneliness, Measurement Techniques, Models, News Media, Psychological Needs, Television Research, Television Viewing

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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