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“ Coming out ” as an Anime Fan : Cosplayers in the Anime Fandom , Fan Disclosure , and Well-Being
| Content Provider | Semantic Scholar |
|---|---|
| Author | Reysen, Stephen |
| Copyright Year | 2018 |
| Abstract | In the present study we tested the hypothesis that cosplayers experience greater well-being than non-cosplayers within the anime fandom in part because they are more likely to disclose their fan identity to non-fans. Anime fans indicated whether they engaged in cosplaying or not, and rated the degree to which they disclose their anime fan identity to non-fans, satisfaction with life, self-esteem, and depression. Compared to non-cosplayers, cosplayers reported greater self-disclosure and better well-being across a number of indicators. Mediation analyses revealed that the relationship between cosplaying and well-being was consistently mediated by disclosure, a finding in-line with existing research. These are discussed within the context of existing research, providing both a conceptual replication of past findings from related fandoms (i.e., the furry fandom) while also suggesting a myriad of possible directions for future research on the subject. |
| File Format | PDF HTM / HTML |
| DOI | 10.31235/osf.io/hujgs |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | http://fansconf.a-kon.com/dRuZ33A/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/01-Coming-Out-as-an-Anime-Fan.pdf |
| Alternate Webpage(s) | https://doi.org/10.31235/osf.io%2Fhujgs |
| Language | English |
| Access Restriction | Open |
| Content Type | Text |
| Resource Type | Article |
