Causeplay a documentary on why Filipino cosplayers engage in cosplay (costume play) and its possible relation to escapism
Date of Publication
2014
Document Type
Bachelor's Thesis
Degree Name
Bachelor of Arts Major in Communication Arts
Subject Categories
Communication
College
College of Liberal Arts
Department/Unit
Communication
Thesis Adviser
Marie Luz Mamawal
Defense Panel Chair
Gerardo Mariano
Defense Panel Member
Neil Burdeos
Clodualdo Del Mundo
Kristina Syfu
Abstract/Summary
This study aims to understand why cosplayers engage in cosplay by examining both their private and cosplay lives. Cosplay is associated with bringing fantasy to life. Many cosplayers come from marginalized groups, and are usually perceived as nerds and geeks. Fantasy thus offers a form of escape which allows cosplayers reveal representation of who they want to be. Dissatisfaction with one's true self would be compensated by one's projected visual representation, but in some cases, it results to a stronger self-image (Bonnchsen 51 Casey 25, 26, 46 Hsao-ping Chen 72,73,73,74 Nesic 85).
Abstract Format
html
Language
English
Format
Accession Number
TU18672
Shelf Location
Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall
Physical Description
35, 26 unnumbered leaves ; 28 cm.
Keywords
Cosplay; Role playing; Costume design; Comic strip characters
Recommended Citation
Batayola, C. K., Salvosa, M. V., & Santos, K. A. (2014). Causeplay a documentary on why Filipino cosplayers engage in cosplay (costume play) and its possible relation to escapism. Retrieved from https://animorepository.dlsu.edu.ph/etd_bachelors/10783
Embargo Period
2-2-2022
