Representation of fandom in mainstream media : analysis of production and content of Flemish televisions Superfans
Abstract: By means of a qualitative analysis of Superfans, a five-part reality television series in which fans are followed in their daily activities, ranging from singing along at concerts to intimate camera confessions in a room dedicated to their idol, this article studies the representation of fandom in mainstream television and participants and TV-producers reflections upon it. Empirical content analysis and interviews reveal different aspects of fandom, as identified by Abercrombie and Longhurst, to dominate the representation: intense media use and fan productivity, strong hierarchical... Mehr ...
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Dokumenttyp: | acceptedVersion |
Erscheinungsdatum: | 2016 |
Schlagwörter: | Sociology / Mass communications |
Sprache: | Englisch |
Permalink: | https://search.fid-benelux.de/Record/base-28655732 |
Datenquelle: | BASE; Originalkatalog |
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Link(s) : | https://hdl.handle.net/10067/1268660151162165141 |