Is Fandom Good for You? The Cyberpsychology of Stans, Ships and Parasocial Love
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Is Fandom Good for You? The Cyberpsychology of Stans, Ships and Parasocial Love
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Is fandom good for your mental health—or quietly wrecking it? We are joined by researcher Derek Laffan to discuss his research on K-pop, the positives and negatives of fandom communities. Join us and dive into Cyberpsychology of stans, ships, and parasocial love: K‑pop, influencers and parasocial relationships, parasocial grief, and shipping conspiracies.
Resources
Positive Psychosocial Outcomes and Fanship in K-Pop Fans: A Social Identity Theory Perspective - Laffan et al. (2021).
Effects of Online Fan Community Interactions on Well-Being and Sense of Virtual Community - Kim et al. (2023).
The role of cyberbullying victimization in the relationship between psychological sense of community and well‑being among BTS fans. - Laffan et al. (2023)
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