We propose the idea that the concept of fanon is best illustrated as an example of folksonomy, a user-generated classification used in Internet social communities; or as a "tag" – an …

The case study "Dark Fandoms: An Introduction and Case Study" (Broll, 2018) details one ethical dilemma involving people so fascinated by the Columbine Shooting that they, in turn, decided …

detailing existing scholarship about paratexts, fandoms, including the audience’s role within fandoms, and the violence and horror genre with the goal to illuminate the framework for …

Based on in-depth interviews of 20 young adults and an online questionnaire of 70 participants, this study seeks to examine the involvement of young adults in fandom and influences of …

Exploring boy bands, fandoms, and parasocial relationships through a large array of theoretical frameworks offers an detailed understanding of the cul-tural and social dynamics at play.

Many people are curious about how this subculture carries weight to society. In this article, we mainly focus on discussing two problems. The first is how the development of social media …

FANS AND BRANDS uld have an advantage. Creators and brands are already benefiting from this phenomenon by plugging into the fandoms their audiences, consum 74% Gen Z fans …