APS
2025 APS Annual Convention · 2025
Haunted Attraction: The Effects of Recreational Fear on Interpersonal Bonding
- Jane Wiley
University of Florida - Alexa Rivers
- Garrett Johnson
University of Florida - Jake Watson
University of Florida - Stefano Segovia-Palacios
University of Florida - Tara Perreault
University of Florida - Ashley Sohit
University of Florida - Esme Schliske
University of Florida - Giovanna Palladino
University of Florida - Gabriella Ryan
University of Florida - Lawton Swan
University of Florida
Abstract
Across four studies (N=2,139), guests of a commercial haunted house attraction – one in which guests travel together in small groups – reported feeling as though the experience promoted interpersonal bonding. A fifth qualitative interview study (N=20) suggested that the mediating factor may be post-experience conversation and reflection.
Friendship
