People who have trouble with romantic relationships may watch movies and TV shows for more than just a chance to escape from their lives for a bit.
People who have trouble with romantic relationships may watch movies and TV shows for more than just a chance to escape from their lives for a bit.
New research suggests that people with attachment issues are more likely than others to be engaged in the stories – for instance, to say that they feel connected to the fictional characters and think about what they would do if they were in the same situations.
The results suggest that stories provide a “safe space” for some people to deal with relationship issues in their lives, said Nathan Silver, lead author of the study and a doctoral student in communication at The Ohio State University.
“We can do a lot more with stories than just escape into them,” Silver said.
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