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The Social Phenomenon of Fandom: Communities built on a shared identity and Camaraderie

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29/04/2025

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A.Mikael

Abstract Fandom or fandom culture is pretty broad in the online space and derives itself from a following of a source material. With some potentially being endorsed by the official source or acting independently from it. To an extent it affirms or shapes an individuals identity. Creating a safe community space for those to express…
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Communities and Social Media

Communities, fandom, Identity, Network, Social Media
Connection to Obsession: How Social Media Fuels Toxic Fan Culture

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28/04/2025

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Nicole Alconaba

Connection to Obsession: How Social Media Fuels Toxic Fan Culture by deepening parasocial ties, promoting rivalry, and transforming music fandoms.
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Communities and Social Media

celebrity worship, Communities, digital fandom, elitism, extremism theory, fan culture, fan divisions, fan spaces, fan wars, fandom, gatekeeping, in-group out-group behaviour, Instagram, music communities, parasocial relationship, Social Media, toxic fan spaces, tribalism, Twitter
Friendship Bracelets, Feedback Loops, and Fan-Club Feuds: The Dual Nature of Digital Fandom Culture

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24/04/2025

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ebony.b2

Introduction: Humans are born with an innate need for connection, validation, and social belonging (Begen & Turner-Cobb, 2015). Even before the term was coined, ‘fandoms’ have provided a direct answer to these needs as they offer an avenue to find community in social media, create connections based on shared interests, explore one’s identity, and express…
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Communities and Social Media

algorithms, Cancel Culture, case study, Communities, digital fandom, Echo Chamber, facebook, fan, fandom, feedback loops, gatekeeping, Instagram, networks, perspective, self-discover, Social Media, swfities, taylor swift, tiktok

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