Tag: parasocial

Misc. Barbie: Redesigned Article

I saw this article and found it to be very relevant to our class discussions re: diversity! Check it out: http://time.com/4197499/barbies-new-body-photos-of-curvy-tall-and-petite/?xid=time_socialflow_facebook

Assignment 1: Polly Pocket Review/Redesign

Name:Polly Pocket Wall Party Treehouse Intended audience: ages 4-10 Primary purpose: Play! Adventure with Polly and friends (no educational agenda) Link: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Polly-Pocket-Wall-Party-Treehouse/dp/B0094FZO4E/ref=sr_1_1?s=kids&ie=UTF8&qid=1453977146&sr=1-1&keywords=polly+pocket When I was six year old, one of my most cherished possessions was my Polly Pocket doll. A small, petite, blond plastic toy, Polly evoked my creativity as I conjured up imaginary worlds and adventures.… Read more Assignment 1: Polly Pocket Review/Redesign

Social interaction in e-reading

Based on the study of Hirsh-Pasek et al., social interaction in apps includes face-to-face interaction in the same physical space, communication through technologies in virtual space, and parasocial relations with characters. It is interesting that in the e-reading space, little social interaction is involved. Research done by Miller mentioned some benefits of parents reading together with… Read more Social interaction in e-reading

Parasocial Activity: Lisa G's Character

Lisa Simpson seems particularly poignant as a character that informed my identity in my early life. Like the Simpsons, my family had three children, an older brother, middle child named Lisa, and a younger baby sister. I related to Lisa because we had the same names and were both full of anxiety directed towards our family… Read more Parasocial Activity: Lisa G's Character

John Dorian - Scrubs

This is the guy who inspired me to be pre-med all throughout middle school and high school. He was quirky, personable, fallible, and a doctor.  

Lisa's Parasocial Relationship

I was obsessed with watching Saved by the Bell after school every day. And my favorite character was Lisa Turtle because she was so fun, social and had the best clothes. Plus, the geek liked her too! In fact, when my parents and I decided I should have an ‘American” name, I chose Lisa because… Read more Lisa's Parasocial Relationship

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