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“One of Us”: Examining the Authenticity and Parasocial Relationships of Stand-Up Comedian Podcast Hosts (2024)
Journal Article
Maloney Yorganci, K. T., & McMurtry, L. (in press). “One of Us”: Examining the Authenticity and Parasocial Relationships of Stand-Up Comedian Podcast Hosts. Journal of Radio and Audio Media, https://doi.org/10.1080/19376529.2024.2432023

Previous research has provided limited insight into why podcasts hosts are perceived to be authentic and has not examined how characteristics that are seen as being indicative of authenticity can relate to parasocial relationships (PSRs). In this stu... Read More about “One of Us”: Examining the Authenticity and Parasocial Relationships of Stand-Up Comedian Podcast Hosts.

Parasocial Relationships and Their Impact on the Psychological and Sociocultural Adjustment of Educational Tourists: An Autoethnography (2024)
Journal Article
Maloney Yorganci, K., & Coen, S. (in press). Parasocial Relationships and Their Impact on the Psychological and Sociocultural Adjustment of Educational Tourists: An Autoethnography. Worldwide Hospitality and Tourism Themes, https://doi.org/10.1108/whatt-12-2023-0143

Purpose – The purpose of this article is to investigate whether relationships with media figures can impact the
psychological and sociocultural adjustment of educational tourists.

Design/methodology/approach – The article uses the qualitative met... Read More about Parasocial Relationships and Their Impact on the Psychological and Sociocultural Adjustment of Educational Tourists: An Autoethnography.