// Glossary
Parasocial Relationship
6 topics
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Can We Sense Others’ Existence Through Sound Alone?
A one-sided sense of intimacy formed through audio alone.
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Is a Comment a Conversation, or Something Else?
A one-sided sense of intimacy where the viewer feels they 'know' the streamer, but the reverse is not true.
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Is Intimacy Through Sound Genuine Intimacy?
One-sided relationship in which the listener feels intimacy unilaterally while the other party either does not exist or does not respond.
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Has Social Media Increased or Decreased Connections?
A one-sided relationship (e.g., influencer and follower) where intimacy is felt despite no actual mutual interaction. Increasing trend on SNS.
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What Is the Difference Between Loving 2D Relationships and Real Love?
A one-sided intimate feeling toward media figures or characters. Forms the foundation of fujoshi character love.
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Did Your Favorite Media Shape Your Values?
The formation of a one-sided sense of intimacy or relationship with media figures or characters. Viewers emotionally invest in them.