Essays about: "escapism"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 26 essays containing the word escapism.

  1. 1. More Than a Music Artist? A qualitative study on consumer archetypes through the dynamics of fan-artist parasocial relationships

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Företagsekonomiska institutionen

    Author : Francesca Scriboni; Yasmine Ferchichi; [2023]
    Keywords : Parasocial Relationships; Fan-artist Engagement; Personal Branding; Content Creation; Consumer Attitudes; Fan Support; Fan Investments; Consumer Archetypes; Music Industry; K-pop Industry; Business and Economics;

    Abstract : Thesis Purpose: This study examines how parasocial relationships between music artists and fans foster a plethora of different consumer attitudinal outcomes, with the purpose to provide clarity through the shaping of distinct consumer archetypes, while offering in this way practical insights for marketers and industry professionals. The context of K-pop is used to delve deeper into the understanding of the use of the parasocial sphere in the music industry scenario. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Reflection Pier - A Hospital Safe Haven

    University essay from Lunds universitet/Industridesign

    Author : Sofia Lykke Saxbøl; [2023]
    Keywords : Arts and Architecture; Technology and Engineering;

    Abstract : Hospitals have been a crucial element of healthcare for centuries, providing a space for diagnosis, treatment, and recovery. The design of hospitals has evolved dramatically throughout history, with significant changes in both the form and function of these institutions. READ MORE

  4. 3. Time to Love: Romantic comedies and narratives of LOVE – from a Swedish context

    University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för globala studier

    Author : Marianne Gabrielsson; [2022-08-23]
    Keywords : love; romcoms; masculine domination; doxa; embodiment; escapism;

    Abstract : This study explores the relation between love and romantic comedies, (aka romcoms), among people living in Sweden. Romcoms, being one of the most popular film genres ever, has often been subject to critique of not being serious enough and to derange people’s perceptions love. READ MORE

  5. 4. Fantasy Fiction and Reality : How Fantasy Fiction Reflects Our Reality and How It Can Be Used in the English Classroom

    University essay from Linköpings universitet/Institutionen för kultur och samhälle

    Author : Rim Winssi; Kenan Tutusevic; [2022]
    Keywords : Fantasy; Escapism; Swedish National Agency of Education; Psychoanalysis; Reality; Classroom activities;

    Abstract : Reality and fantasy fiction have often been seen as opposites. Fantasy fiction is many times seen as childish, with escapism as its sole purpose. READ MORE

  6. 5. Queer game design : What kind of game design practices are favored by queer players?

    University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för informationsteknologi

    Author : Sandra Alexandersson; [2022]
    Keywords : Queer play; LGBTQ; game design;

    Abstract : The thesis aims to further the research revolving queer game design and explore and expand upon a taxonomy of queer game design (Alexandersson, 2022) to create a queer design framework. The background explores the complexity of queer stress and resilience and queer individual’s reliance on virtual spaces to find safe harbor. READ MORE