Post-pandemic: parasocial relationships

Can parasocial relationships be a good thing? And what could celebrities do to make sure they don't encourage unhealthy parasocial relationships?

Use this one-hour Headline lesson to help your students:

• Understand what parasocial relationships are
• Identify healthy and unhealthy behaviour
• Debate whether or not parasocial relationships are a good thing

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