Geeks, Fandoms, and Social Engagement

Dale Peeples; Jennifer Yen; Paul Weigle

doi:10.1016/j.chc.2017.11.008

Geeks, Fandoms, and Social Engagement

Dale Peeples, Jennifer Yen, Paul Weigle

Psychiatry and Health Behavior

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Abstract

The Internet changed the way the global community interacts and communicates. This cultural shift allows like-minded individuals to connect and share ideas. It creates spaces for stigmatized communities to gather in a virtual presence. Youth now have greater options to explore identity, and to reach peers with niche interests. From a clinical perspective, it is helpful to understand the nature of communities our patients join on the Internet. This article focuses on the broad umbrella of “geek” culture, exploring a variety of interests such as cosplay, fanfiction, and gaming.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	247-267
Number of pages	21
Journal	Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Clinics of North America
Volume	27
Issue number	2
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chc.2017.11.008
State	Published - Apr 2018

Keywords

Cosplay
Fanfiction
Gamer
Geek
Internet
Social engagement
Subculture

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Pediatrics, Perinatology, and Child Health
Psychiatry and Mental health

UN SDGs

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