LESSON
Parasocial Relationships
How do parasocial relationships affect the way we connect with others?
Ever felt like you really know a celebrity or influencer you've never met? This lesson explores parasocial relationships: the one-sided connections we form with content creators online. Through authentic teen perspectives and a thought-provoking dilemma, students examine how to draw the line between healthy appreciation and unhealthy attachment, learning to balance digital connections with real-life relationships.
Objectives
- Understand what a parasocial relationship is
- Analyze the different motivations of content creators and their followers
- Reflect on healthy and unhealthy ways of engaging in parasocial relationships
Vocabulary
Parasocial Relationship ·
Content Creator
Parasocial Relationship – a one-sided connection where someone feels close to or feels they know someone on a personal level
Content Creator – someone who regularly makes and shares online content, often as a business or source of income
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Time
20 mins.
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