Revisiting Parasocial Theory in Fan Studies: Pathological or (Path)illogical?
Parasocial theory is not currently in favor within fan studies because it is seen as depicting fan behavior as pathological. However, an examination of the original text and its modern interpretations reveals the true, neutral image of fans that parasocial theory portrays, which allows it to be appl...
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| Language: | English |
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Organization for Transformative Works
2020-09-01
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| Series: | Transformative Works and Cultures |
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| Online Access: | https://journal.transformativeworks.org/index.php/twc/article/view/1989/2557 |