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Parasocial relationships, social media, & well-being

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ID23318657
AuthorsCynthia A Hoffner (0000-0002-6212-0337, Georgia State University, corresponding author), Bradley J Bond (0000-0001-5707-2089, University of San Diego)
Year2022
Volume45
Pages101306
Publication date2022-06-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueCurrent Opinion in Psychology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2352-250X • E-ISSN: 2352-2518
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.copsyc.2022.101306
PMID35219157
OpenAlexW4210421883
LanguageEN
Citations received66
References cited44

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Unique citing works66
Citations per year16,5
Citation span2022 - 2026 (5)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 64

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