Added Title

A multimedia feature on the parasocial relationships people have with internet personalities

Date of Publication

1-20-2022

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Communication Arts

Subject Categories

Communication Technology and New Media

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Communication

Thesis Advisor

Marie Luz D. Mamawal

Defense Panel Chair

Jason Vincent A. Cabañes

Defense Panel Member

Remar A. Zamora
MM De Mesa
Jimmy A. Domingo

Abstract/Summary

This project is a multimedia feature that consists of a long article supplemented with photos, videos, and a podcast. It centers on people who live-stream activities to an audience on internet platforms like Twitch and Facebook Live. These figures, known as streamers, cultivate communities with their audience and create a unique type of relationship known as a parasocial relationship. Streamers, a psychologist, and fans were asked what they believe these relationships mean and what they can spell for relationships in the present and future.

The project aims to show people how having these types of hobbies and relationships affect mental health for the better, especially in a time of isolation. By showing the world of streaming, the audience is exposed to a fascinating new way of socializing and entertaining themselves. This project can help audience members realize and contextualize their current relationships in an increasingly digital and currently isolated environment.

The proponents added visuals including videos and a podcast episode to expand the scope of the project. The goal was to showcase the aspects of streaming and parasocial relationships beyond just text by showing what streams looked like as well as diving deep into what defines a parasocial relationship via a podcast.

The proponents understand the limitations of the pandemic and conducted all data gathering, research, and publishing via the internet. The article was published specifically in the Philippine Daily Inquirer’s pop culture site, InqPop. The output was a 4,390 word article, with 1 podcast episode, 2 videos, and multiple gifs and photos.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Electronic

Physical Description

35 leaves

Keywords

Internet; Digital media; Streaming technology (Telecommunications)

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Embargo Period

2-27-2022

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