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The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

The Daily Iowan

The independent newspaper of the University of Iowa community since 1868

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The reality of parasocial relationships

The reality of parasocial relationships

Madisyn Hunt, Arts Reporter October 6, 2025

Parasocial relationships are one of those buzzwords used by social media users so frequently that they lose meaning. The term is defined as a superficial connection between a character, celebrity,...