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1
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Theories of attachment stem from…

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research by Bowlby

2
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In terms of celebrities, attachment theory suggests…

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that children who didn’t form close attachments with their caregivers may later develop insecure attachments as adults

3
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Adults that are insecurely attached are more likely to…

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be attached to celebrities

4
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In one sided relationships, there is little opportunity for…

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rejection

5
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Evidence for

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Roberts (2007)

6
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Evidence against

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McCutcheon et al (2006)

7
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Roberts date

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2007

8
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McCutcheon et al date

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2006

9
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Roberts (2007) method

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asked 200 students similar questions to McCutcheon et al (2002)

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Roberts (2007) findings

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found a positive correlation between insecurely attached individuals and frequently contacting celebrities

11
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McCutcheon et al method

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Asked 250 university students to complete questionnaires which examined their personality types and their views on celebrities

12
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McCutcheon et al results

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found no relationship between having an insecure attachment and forming parasocial relationships