Parasocial Interactions in Otome Games: Emotional Engagement and Parasocial Intimacy Among Chinese Female Players

This study conducts qualitative research on female players of otome games, exploring the mechanisms of romantic relationship formation within these games and their impact on perceptions of real-life intimate relationships. The findings reveal that the parasocial romantic relationships formed in otom...

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Published in:	Media and Communication
Main Authors:	Hao Gao, Ruoqing Guo, Qingqing You
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Cogitatio 2025-02-01
Subjects:	emotional feedback otome games parasocial relationships parasocial romantic relationships video games self-perception
Online Access:	https://www.cogitatiopress.com/mediaandcommunication/article/view/8662