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Filtering by: Creator McDaniel, Mina R. Committee Member Ossiander, Mina Subject Cosplay -- Psychological aspects

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