Heavily viewing dramas can lead to "parasocial interactions" (one-sided bonds with characters), which further strengthens romantic beliefs. IJHSS (2015) Why We Watch: The Psychology of "Sad" Romance
(softer) That’s not fair.
Viewing romantic movies and television dramas can positively predict beliefs in "love conquers all," which in turn influences overall relationship satisfaction. DigitalCommons (2019)
Heavily viewing dramas can lead to "parasocial interactions" (one-sided bonds with characters), which further strengthens romantic beliefs. IJHSS (2015) Why We Watch: The Psychology of "Sad" Romance
(softer) That’s not fair.
Viewing romantic movies and television dramas can positively predict beliefs in "love conquers all," which in turn influences overall relationship satisfaction. DigitalCommons (2019)