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.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:unt.edu/info:ark/67531/metadc1752359 |
| Date | 12 1900 |
| Creators | Poteet, Maddison Jade |
| Contributors | Nisbett, Gwen, Everbach, Tracy, Paul, Newly |
| Publisher | University of North Texas |
| Source Sets | University of North Texas |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Thesis or Dissertation |
| Format | Text |
| Rights | Public, Poteet, Maddison Jade, Copyright, Copyright is held by the author, unless otherwise noted. All rights Reserved. |
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