Children's wishful identification and parasocial interaction with favorite television characters

摘要: Children aged 7 to 12 were interviewed about their favorite TV character. Nearly all boys and half of the girls selected same‐sex favorites. Regression analyses used perceived character traits (attractiveness, strength, humor, intelligence, social behavior) predict wishful identification parasocial interaction with characters. For male characters, was predicted by intelligence (for only) humor; attractiveness, strength. In marked contrast, for female characters (chosen only girls), attractiveness significant predictor. Although rated as more intelligent than this trait apparently not an important determinant attraction. Interpretations findings implications socialization effects are discussed.