Applying G.H. Mead's concept of self to self image presentation of female teenager cosplayers on blog albums

Autor: Shih-han Kao, 高詩涵
Rok vydání: 2010
Druh dokumentu: 學位論文 ; thesis
Popis: 98
When symbolic interactionism has been mentioned by the Chicago School, thinking of communication is from one way to interaction. It’s conspicuous for appearance of the internet breaking the limited influence of mass media. For example, when a quiet-like girl plays cosplay and usually puts pictures in her album of blog, what kind of photo is selected? To match social values or to present personal thought? This research takes the cosplay female members as the object of study, and tries to understand application of symbolic interactionism in life by their photo album content and reasons for photo selected. This study uses field-work. In-Depth Interview is the main way to interview young girls who play cosplay and use yam blogs. Besides, the way interviewees show their self-image presentation in blogs is observed. There are three main effects of study. Firstly, young girls who play cosplay in the interview choose photos depend on context. Secondly, the girls have different responds when they decide to present their photos in blog, influenced by their peer. Finally, a way to present self is not represents personal female image.
Databáze: Networked Digital Library of Theses & Dissertations