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Factors influencing anime-generated parasocial relationships: a systematic review

Vijayan Archana1, Astha Arora2, Proshanto K R Saha3

  • 1Department of Psychology, School of Social and Behavioural Sciences, Central University of Karnataka, Kadaganchi, Kalaburagi, 585367, India. archanavijayan920@gmail.com.

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