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Abstract: Online fandom communities exist as a hub of subcultural construction for people across the globe. For queer people, fandom represents a space to safely converge over mutual interests. Previous research has focused on queer fans and popular music fans independently, often taking a pathological approach. This study qualitatively examines queer participants in the Katy Perry fandom through surveys and one-on-one interviews. The theoretical backbone of the study is built around uses and gratifications theory, seeking to understand motivations for fandom participation. The concepts of the heteronormative matrix and queer resistance are additionally incorporated to analyze how LGBTQ+ fans combat societal norms. This research found seven motivations for queer fans to participate in online fandom, providing insight into an understudied community.

Author/Creator:

Poteet, Maddison Jade , author

Contributors:

Nisbett, Gwen , committee chair

Languages:

English

Language Notes:

Item content: English

Main Work:

Queer in Fandom: A Uses and Gratifications Analysis of the Katy Perry Fan Community on Twitter [by Poteet, M.J.]

Related Series:

NT thesis, Journalism; [volume] 2020

Genres:

Academic theses

Dissertation Notes:

M.J. ― University of North Texas, 2020.

General Notes:

Includes bibliographical references.
Open access 20210701
Description based on: Online resource; title from PDF title page (UNT Digital Library, viewed January 6, 2022).

Physical Description:

1 online resource (v, 67 pages).

Call Numbers:

Electronic Thesis