Essays about: "Idol"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 16 essays containing the word Idol.

  1. 1. Luxury, Fashion, and Idols - Applying an extended theory of planned behavior to examine barriers toward sustainable fashion consumption in Japan

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Graduate School

    Author : Florian Konstantin Gold; Allegra-Scarlett Nefertari Verena Irmgard Marie Terner; [2023-07-03]
    Keywords : Fashion; Luxury; Idols; Japan; Consumption; Sustainability; Theory of Planned Behavior; Barriers; Sustainable Fashion;

    Abstract : Purpose: This study aimed to apply an extended theory of planned behavior (TPB) to sustainable fashion consumption (SFC) in Japan, and test the importance of sociocultural barriers to purchase intentions. Methodology: As only a few studies have examined SFC in Japan and have not used the TPB framework, this study adds to the body of literature, and proposes luxury orientation, fashion involvement, and idol attachment as barriers toward sustainable fashion (SF) purchase intentions in Japan. READ MORE

  3. 2. Media and (Im)mortality : The Influence of Death on Popularity and Success

    University essay from Södertörns högskola/Medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap

    Author : Aldona Martynenka; [2020]
    Keywords : media; death; immortality; celebrity; fandom; popularity;

    Abstract : Musicians who die young often become more famous after their death and moreover, this popularity sometimes continues to exist years or even decades afterwards which consequently has a chance to turn these musicians into legends. Research has shown that the development of media and the growing celebrity culture have impacted the ways individuals perceive famous people. READ MORE

  4. 3. Idolizing Consumption: An Exploration of the K-pop Albums’ Relevance in a Digital Age

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Avdelningen för konsthistoria och visuella studier

    Author : Wibecka Oliver; [2020]
    Keywords : K-pop; Album; CDs; collectability; merchandising; artist; consumer; semiotics; authenticity; Cultural Sciences;

    Abstract : This thesis looks into the rise of the K-pop album, examining how physical CDs retain relevance in a digital age. Concepts of collectability, authenticity and the gaze are explored in relation to these unique products. READ MORE

  5. 4. Online Digital Media Practices on Twitter By Korean Pop Idol BTS and Fans:  A Case on BTS (방탄소년단) and their Fans

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för informatik och media

    Author : cyrine abbes; [2019]
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    Abstract : The research conducted focused on the media practices by a South Korean band « BTS » and the named fandom « A.R.M.Y ». READ MORE

  6. 5. ÄLGEN

    University essay from Konstfack/Grafisk design & illustration

    Author : Erik Svetoft; [2019]
    Keywords : Animation; graphic design; sweden; älgen; erik svetoft; animated film; short film;

    Abstract : Work process for the production of the short film ÄLGEN (2019); Technical aspects and thematics. Film synopsis: Two animals trying to entertain at a forest zoo get humiliated and decide to run away in search of freedom. At the same time a mysterious shadow haunts the countryside and a national symbol becomes an idol of worship. READ MORE