vicarious satisfaction; substitute gratification
Psychological term for satisfaction obtained indirectly through a substitute, such as identifying with a character or engaging in fantasy.
He gets vicarious satisfaction from reading novels.
Success in games can sometimes provide substitute gratification for real-life frustrations.
Similar meaning, but 代償満足 is more common in psychological contexts, while 代理満足 is a broader term for satisfaction through a proxy.
Compound of 代償 (compensation, substitute) and 満足 (satisfaction). Likely a calque from English 'vicarious satisfaction' or German 'Ersatzbefriedigung', used in psychology.