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YouTubers cheer people up more than casual friends - EurekAlert


One-sided relationships with YouTubers are more emotionally fulfilling than talking to casual friends, a new study suggests.  The University of Essex research discovered people feel watching online stars like Zoella, KSI and PewDiePie can cheer them up more than weak-tie acquaintances – like neighbours or co-workers.

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