Followers' problematic engagement with influencers on social media: An attachment theory perspective
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Highlights：
• This research sheds light on the dark side of following social media influencers.
• A mixed-methods approach of a Delphi study and an online survey is employed.
• Bond- and identity-based attachments cause followers' problematic engagement.
• Attributes of influencers and follower participation foster attachment development.
• It links social psychology theory of attachment with social media research.
摘要
•This research sheds light on the dark side of following social media influencers.•A mixed-methods approach of a Delphi study and an online survey is employed.•Bond- and identity-based attachments cause followers' problematic engagement.•Attributes of influencers and follower participation foster attachment development.•It links social psychology theory of attachment with social media research.
论文关键词：Social media influencing,Attachment,Problematic engagement,Parasocial relationship,Sense of belonging
论文评审过程：Received 11 November 2021, Revised 17 February 2022, Accepted 27 March 2022, Available online 30 March 2022, Version of Record 1 April 2022.
论文官网地址：https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2022.107288
