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Why cosplay? Motivations behind participation and use of social media among cosplayers who maintain Facebook Artist Pages

Creator:

Kane, Laura E.

Abstract:

The purpose of this study was to explore motivations behind participation in cosplay and the use of social media among cosplayers who maintain Facebook Artist Pages. Further focus was placed on investigating the role of Facebook Artist Pages in building fame. To explore such motivations, two theories were referenced: Deci...

Resource Type:

Dissertation

Full Text:

, and Gountas et al’s (2012) Desire for Fame theory and scale, which addresses the motivation of one’s