Department of Psychology, University at Buffalo (SUNY), Buffalo, NY 14260,
Department of Psychology, Hamilton College, Clinton, NY 13323, USA
Behav Brain Sci. 2022 Nov 18;45:e283. doi: 10.1017/S0140525X21002181.
We argue that imaginary worlds gain much of their appeal because they fulfill the fundamental need of human beings to feel connected to other humans. Immersion into story worlds provides a sense of social connection to the characters and groups represented in the world. By fulfilling the need to belong, imaginary worlds provide a buffer against rejection and loneliness.
我们认为，想象中的世界之所以具有很大的吸引力，是因为它们满足了人类与他人建立联系的基本需求。沉浸在故事世界中，会让我们与世界中所代表的角色和群体产生一种社交联系的感觉。通过满足归属感的需求，想象中的世界为我们提供了抵御排斥和孤独的缓冲。
