Communication research is increasingly concerned with the relationship between
epistemological fragmentation and polarization. Even so, explanations for why partisans …

As more and more fans rush online to share their thoughts on their favorite shows or video
games, they might feel like the process of providing feedback is empowering. However, as …

Using tools and frameworks for cultural studies, this chapter explores fandom as a form of
participatory culture, one which facilitates the social negotiation of the meaning and value of …

What characterises the relationship between users and platforms? How are use and users
configured by platform design, and in turn, how do users accept or reject such efforts? Using …

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What is the role of the fan scholar in the age of the fan-scholar? I explore fandom as the
classroom of the future—that is, as a space and as a culture that may be one of the few …

Some months after the photo became famous, the moment that it depicts was co-opted by
Pepsi for a risible commercial featuring reality TV star Kendall Jenner handing a soft drink to …

This study examines how female football (soccer) fans use the social media platform Tumblr
to interact and talk about their fandom, what purposes Tumblr serves for them, and why they …

Mystic Messenger is a real-time mobile dating simulator and otome game that simulates how
people fall in love online. In this essay, I will look at significant parallels between casual …

Abstract The Korean wave or Hallyu wave has flourished in many aspects of Malaysian
lives, demonstrating Malaysian's acceptance of Korean popular culture in society. The rapid …