"Intimacy at a Distance" in Later Life: Parasocial Relationship and Its Associations with Loneliness and Well-Being Among Older Adults.
Loneliness among older adults is a growing public health concern, given its close association with their overall well-being. Drawing on the social surrogacy hypothesis, which suggests that parasocial relationship (PSR) can provide a sense of belonging and social connection, this study examined whether PSR is indirectly...