Abstract: Growing up and navigating teenage life can be hard for most young people. Trends and interests change each day and it can be difficult to find people and space in real life to discuss niche interests and feel accepted. This is where online fan communities can be helpful for teens to express their interests without shame and build an identity and form friendships.
Keywords: Twitter fandom, online friendship, bedroom analogy
Traditionally, communities exist in the physical world, be Read more [...]