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Association: Name: NCA 94th Annual Convention URL: http://www.natcom.org
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Wilson, Kari. "Do Different Types of Characters Facilitate or Inhibit Viewers from Experiencing Parasocial Interaction?: An Initial Exploration" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the NCA 94th Annual Convention, TBA, San Diego, CA, Nov 20, 2008 <Not Available>. 2009-10-26 <http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p259821_index.html>

Wilson, K. M. , 2008-11-20 "Do Different Types of Characters Facilitate or Inhibit Viewers from Experiencing Parasocial Interaction?: An Initial Exploration" Paper presented at the annual meeting of the NCA 94th Annual Convention, TBA, San Diego, CA Online <PDF>. 2009-10-26 from http://www.allacademic.com/meta/p259821_index.html

Publication Type: Conference Paper/Unpublished Manuscript Abstract: Parasocial interaction (PSI) is now thought of as a common occurrence among television viewers. However, one area yet to be explored is the different types of characters that viewers interact with. This study creates a typology of television characters based on perceived realism in order to examine whether there are differences in levels of PSI with different types of characters. Past predictors of PSI are also examined with regards to each type of character.

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