Parasocial Relationships

In an article about stan culture, a stan livestreams an artist's performance at a concert and receives thousands of views on social media.

A Deep Dive Into Stan Culture

Kimberly Vazquez, Columbia College Chicago

Despite its unflattering origins, the term “stan” has become a badge of honor to many fans who have dedicated their lives to promoting and defending their artists — by any means necessary. …

August 31, 2023

In an article about concert etiquette, an arm tosses a phone over the heads of a faceless crowd.

Is Concert Etiquette a Thing of the Past?

Avery Heeringa, Columbia College Chicago

From airborne iPhones to hospital trips, concert etiquette is being replaced by every-man-for-himself attempts at snatching a moment of fame.…

August 19, 2023

Axel Webber and the Power of Parasocial Relationships

Meredith Granmayeh, Chapman University

Angry fans captivated by the TikTok sensation's life take things too far after his rejection from Julliard.…

February 20, 2022

Onision Demonstrates How YouTube Fandoms Can Endanger Young People

Kelsi Karpinski, Michigan State University

The now-demonetized online celebrity created numerous parasocial relationships with his underage fans and sparked outrage over his problematic behavior.…

September 22, 2021