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In this paper we examined anime fans’ reasons (e.g., appearance) for choosing a waifu or husbando as predictors of their type of connection (emotional, sexual, love). www.researchgate.net/publication/...

2025 Anime Survey is now open (30 min or less). It’ll be open until December 15, 2025. Please participate at: tamuc.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_...

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In this paper we surveyed students, furries, Star Wars, and anime fans to find men have a more positive view of transhumanism. Anime fans were relatively neutral compared to the other groups. www.researchgate.net/publication/...

In this paper we show that cosplayers’ (vs. non-cosplaying anime fans) fandom identification predicts well-being through frequency of event attendance. www.researchgate.net/publication/...

In this paper we surveyed students, anime fans, and furries to find that friendships and attending fan events mediates the relationship between fandom identification and well-being. www.researchgate.net/publication/...

In this paper we asked anime, furry, and Star Wars fans to describe whether it is possible and when they thought fans went “too far.” We observed five themes of going too far across the three fandoms. www.researchgate.net/publication/...

In this paper we surveyed undergraduate students in the Philippines (Study 1) and U.S. (Study 2) to test a mediation model with sex of participant predicting engagement with anime through identification with the fandom. The model was supported. www.researchgate.net/publication/...

In this paper we tested the veracity of 36 stereotypes of otaku. Many of the stereotypes were not fully supported. www.researchgate.net/publication/...

In this paper we surveyed bronies, anime fans, and furries to find that helping other fans (intragroup helping) mediates the relationship between fandom identification and indicators of well-being. www.researchgate.net/publication/...

In this paper we surveyed furries, bronies, and anime fans to find two dimensions of fan elitism, and elitism predicted greater gatekeeping. www.researchgate.net/publication/...

In this paper we examined hentai (vs. non-hentai) fans’ perceived discrimination, fandom identification, and positive prejudice toward subgroups in the anime fandom. Hentai (vs. non-hentai) fans were more accepting of subgroups. www.researchgate.net/publication/...

In this paper we examined fans’ parasocial connection to a favorite character. The results largely mirror what is observed in other fan communities. www.researchgate.net/publication/...

In this paper we examined aspects of the anime fandom that may promote viewing the self as a global citizen. The content of anime, voice actors, and other fans predicted the model of global citizenship identification. www.researchgate.net/publication/...

In this paper we find that cosplayers (vs. non-cosplayers) get involved in more fandom related drama. The association is mediated through frequency of engagement with others and need to belong. www.researchgate.net/publication/...

In this paper we found that cosplayers (vs. non-cosplayers) reported better psychological well-being. This was mediated through disclosing one’s fan interest to others. www.researchgate.net/publication/...

In this paper we examined cosplayers’ motivations to participate in the anime fandom. Cosplayers (vs. non-cosplayers) were higher on all motivations. There were only minor sex differences. www.researchgate.net/publication/...

In this paper we examined the difference between perceived discrimination toward one’s group versus the self. Anime fans show similar pattern as other fan groups. www.researchgate.net/publication/...

In this paper we examined the prevalence of mental and neurodevelopmental illnesses in three fandoms. Anime fans were lower than general population for mood disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, but showed higher prevalence of autism spectrum disorder. www.researchgate.net/publication/...

In this paper we compared anime fans who cosplay to those who don’t on the big five personality dimensions. There were differences. www.researchgate.net/publication/...

In this paper we examined well-being of anime fans surveyed at a convention versus online. Anime fans at a convention reported greater well-being. The association is mediated both by face-to-face interaction and loneliness. www.researchgate.net/publication/...

In this paper we examined anime cosplayers’ actual, ideal, and ought self as predictors of identification with a character. Actual and ideal were significant predictors. www.researchgate.net/publication/...

In this paper we examined the association between perceived maturity and willingness to date fans of different interests. anime fans were perceived as slightly immature and people didn’t want to date them (but higher than some other fan groups). www.researchgate.net/publication/...

In this paper we examined how anime, furry, and fantasy sport fans discovered the fandom and how express identity. www.researchgate.net/publication/...

In this study we explored the association between anime genre preferences and endorsement of paranormal beliefs. www.researchgate.net/publication/...

In this paper we examined anime for sexist content and the associations between consumption, genres, and sexism. www.researchgate.net/publication/...

In this paper we tested a model examining the association between anime fanship and well-being. www.researchgate.net/publication/...

In this paper we examined the degree of accuracy of perceived prejudice for anime and furry fans. www.researchgate.net/publication/...

We explored sex differences in psychological needs to identify with the anime fandom (no big differences emerged). www.researchgate.net/publication/...

In this paper we examined belonging and distinctiveness as predictors of identification with the anime fandom. www.researchgate.net/publication/...

In this paper we examined the fan category prototype and prejudice toward fan groups. www.researchgate.net/publication/...

In this study, we examined predictors of entitlement (anime, furry, fantasy sport). www.researchgate.net/publication/...

In this paper we examined motivators of fans (anime, furry, fantasy sport). www.researchgate.net/publication/...

In this paper we tested the veracity of existing stereotypes about anime fans. www.researchgate.net/publication/...

In this paper we look at non-anime fans’ perceptions of anime fans. www.researchgate.net/publication/...

In this paper we look at fantasy sport fans' prejudice toward anime, furry, and brony fans. www.researchgate.net/publication/...