Publications

Books: 

Reysen, S., Plante, C. N., Chadborn, D., Roberts, S. E., & Gerbasi, K. (2021). Transported to another world: The psychology of anime fans. International Anime Research Project. [Download]

Plante, C. N., Reysen, S., Brooks, T. R., & Chadborn, D. (2021). CAPE: A multidimensional model of fan interest. CAPE Model Research Team. [Download]

Articles:

Reysen, S., Plante, C. N., Roberts, S. E., & Gerbasi, K. C. (2024). Social activities mediate the relation between fandom identification and psychological well-being. Leisure Sciences, 46(5), 681-701.  [Link] [Note: If your library doesn't have access, you can email Stephen (stephen.reysen -at- tamuc.edu) for a free copy or request a copy from the authors on ResearchGate] 

Leshner, C. E., Reysen, S., Plante, C. N., Roberts, S. E., & Gerbasi, K. C. (2024). Fandom identification and in-person activities as mediators of the association between cosplay and psychological well-being. Journal of Fandom Studies, 12(1), 59-76.  [Link] [Note: If your library doesn't have access, you can email Stephen (stephen.reysen -at- tamuc.edu) for a free copy or request a copy from the authors on ResearchGate] 

Reysen, S., Plante, C. N., Roberts, S. E., & Gerbasi, K. C. (2022). Empirically testing the veracity of otaku stereotypes. The Phoenix Papers, 5(1), 210-233. [Download]

Reysen, S., Plante, C. N., Packard, G., Roberts, S. E., & Gerbasi, K. C. (2022). “Bordering on excess”: Perceptions of fan obsession in anime fans, furries, and Star Wars fans. The Phoenix Papers, 5(1), 1-16. [Download]

Reysen, S., Baring, R., Plante, C. N., Sarmiento, P. J., Samia, C., Bonus, B., Sibug, N., & Lumanlan, P. (2022). A brief report on sex differences in identification and engagement with anime. The Phoenix Papers, 5(1), 36-46. [Download]

Reysen, S., Plante, C. N., Chadborn, D., Roberts, S. E., & Gerbasi, K. C. (2022). Intragroup helping as a mediator of the association between fandom identification and self-esteem and well-being. Leisure/Loisir, 46(3), 321-345.  [Link]  [Note: If your library doesn't have access, you can email Stephen (stephen.reysen -at- tamuc.edu) for a free copy or request a copy from the authors on ResearchGate] 

Plante, C. N., Reysen, S., Chadborn, D., Roberts, S. E., & Gerbasi, K. C. (2020). ‘Get out of my fandom newbie’: A cross-fandom study of elitism and gatekeeping in fans. Journal of Fandom Studies, 8(2), 123-146. [Link] [Note: If your library doesn't have access, you can email Stephen (stephen.reysen -at- tamuc.edu) for a free copy or request a copy from the authors on ResearchGate]

Reysen, S., Plante, C. N., Roberts, S. E., & Gerbasi, K. C. (2020). Cosplayers’ and non-cosplayers’ involvement in fandom-based drama. The Phoenix Papers, 4(2), 28-36. [Download]

Reysen, S., Katzarska-Miller, I., Plante, C. N., Roberts, S. E., Gerbasi, K. C., Brooks, T. R., & Tague, A. (2020). Anime and global citizenship identification. The Phoenix Papers, 4(2), 48-61. [Download]

Reysen, S., Plante, C. N., Roberts, S. E., & Gerbasi, K. C. (2020). Sex differences in parasocial connection to favorite anime characters: A multifactor approach. The Phoenix Papers, 4(2), 72-92. [Download]

Leshner, C., Plante, C. N., Reysen, S., Roberts, S. E., & Gerbasi, K. C. (2020). Behind closed doors: Hentai fans’ perceived discrimination, ingroup identification, and attitudes toward subgroups in the anime fandom. The Phoenix Papers, 4(2), 104-118. [Download]

Leshner, C., Reysen, S., Plante, C. N., Chadborn, D., Roberts, S. E., & Gerbasi, K. C. (2018). “My group is discriminated against but I’m not”: Denial of personal discrimination in furry, brony, anime, and general interest fan groups. The Phoenix Papers, 4(1), 130-142. [Download]

Reysen, S., Plante, C. N., Roberts, S. E., & Gerbasi, K. C. (2018). Motivations of cosplayers to participate in the anime fandom. The Phoenix Papers, 4(1), 29-40. [Download]

Reysen, S., Plante, C. N., Roberts, S. E., & Gerbasi, K. C. (2018). “Coming out” as an anime fan: Cosplayers in the anime fandom, fan disclosure, and well-being. The Phoenix Papers, 4(1), 1-9. [Download]

Reysen, S. Plante, C. N., Chadborn, D., Roberts, S. E., Gerbasi, K. C., Miller, J., Gamboa, A., & Ray, A. (2018). A brief report on the prevalence of self-reported mood disorders, anxiety disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and autism spectrum disorder in anime, brony, and furry fandoms. The Phoenix Papers, 3(2), 64-75. [Download]

Reysen, S., Plante, C. N., Roberts, S. E., & Gerbasi, K. C. (2018). A brief report on differences in big five personality dimensions between anime cosplayers and non-cosplayers. The Phoenix Papers, 3(2), 46-53. [Download]

Ray, A., Plante, C. N., Reysen, S., Roberts, S. E., & Gerbasi, K. C. (2018). “You had to be there”: Convention attendance and well-being in anime fans. The Phoenix Papers, 3(2), 20-30. [Download]

Reysen, S., Plante, C. N., Roberts, S. E., & Gerbasi, K. C. (2018). “Who I want to be”: Self-perception and cosplayers’ identification with their favorite characters. The Phoenix Papers, 3(2), 1-7. [Download]

Reysen, S., Plante, C. N., Roberts, S. E., & Gerbasi, K. C. (2017). Optimal distinctiveness needs as predictors of identification in the anime fandom. The Phoenix Papers, 3(1), 25-32. [Download]

Ray, A., Plante, C. N., Reysen, S., Roberts, S. E., & Gerbasi, K. C. (2017). Psychological needs predict fanship and fandom in anime fans. The Phoenix Papers, 3(1), 56-68. [Download]

Reysen, S., Plante, C. N., Roberts, S. E., & Gerbasi, K. C. (2017). Accuracy of perceived prejudice toward one’s fan group. The Phoenix Papers, 3(1), 122-129. [Download]

Reysen, S., Plante, C. N., Roberts, S. E., & Gerbasi, K. C. (2017). Anime fans to the rescue: Evidence of Daniel Wann’s team identification-social psychological health model. The Phoenix Papers, 3(1), 237-247. [Download]

Reysen, S., Katzarska-Miller, I., Plante, C. N., Roberts, S. E., & Gerbasi, K. C. (2017). Examination of anime content and associations between anime consumption, genre preferences, and ambivalent sexism. The Phoenix Papers, 3(1), 285-303. [Download]

Reysen, S., Plante, C. N., Roberts, S. E., & Gerbasi, K. C. (2017). Anime genre preferences and paranormal beliefs. The Phoenix Papers, 3(1), 327-343. [Download]

Reysen, S., Plante, C. N., Roberts, S. E., Gerbasi, K. C., Schroy, C., Gamboa, A., Gamboa, J., & McCarter, T. (2017). Routes to fandom discovery and expression of fan identity in furry, anime, and fantasy sport fans. The Phoenix Papers, 3(1), 373-384. [Download]

Reysen, S., Plante, C. N., Roberts, S. E., Gerbasi, K. C., & Shaw, J. (2016). An examination of anime fan stereotypes. The Phoenix Papers, 2(2), 90-117. [Download]

Schroy, C., Plante, C. N., Reysen, S., Roberts, S. E., & Gerbasi, K. C. (2016). Different motivations as predictors of psychological connection to fan interest and fan groups in anime, furry, and fantasy sport fandoms. The Phoenix Papers, 2(2), 148-167. [Download]

Shaw, J., Plante, C. N., Reysen, S., Roberts, S. E., & Gerbasi, K. C. (2016). Predictors of fan entitlement in three fandoms. The Phoenix Papers, 2(2), 203-219. [Download]

Reysen, S., Plante, C. N., Roberts, S. E., Gerbasi, K. C., Mohebpour, I., & Gamboa, A. (2016). Pale and geeky: Prevailing stereotypes of anime fans. The Phoenix Papers, 2(1), 78-103. [Download]

Roberts, S. E., Plante, C. N., Reysen, S., & Gerbasi, K. C. (2016). Not all fantasies are created equal: Fantasy sport fans’ perceptions of furry, brony, and anime fans. The Phoenix Papers, 2(1), 40-60. [Download]

Related Publications from Team Members:

Plante, C. N., & Reysen, S. (2024). “They’re just weird”: Cognitive and affective mediators of the association between perceived nonprototypicality of, and prejudice toward, fan culture. Psychology of Popular Media, 13(1), 55-65. [Link]

Reysen, S., & Plante, C. N. (2017). Fans, perceived maturity, and willingness to form a romantic relationship: Application of a short maturity measure. Communication and Culture Online, 8, 154-173. [Download]

Chadborn, D., Plante, C. N., & Reysen, S. (2017). Quest motivation uniquely predicts outgroup evaluation in fan communities. The Phoenix Papers, 3(1), 405-416. [Download]

Reysen, S., & Shaw, J. (2016). Sport fan as the default fan: Why non-sport fans are stigmatized. The Phoenix Papers, 2(2), 234-252. [Download]

Presentations:

Reysen, S., Plante, C. N., Roberts, S. E., & Gerbasi, K. C. (2022, June 3-5). Empirically testing the validity of otaku stereotypes [Paper presentation]. 8th annual Fandom and Neomedia Studies Conference, Irving, TX, United States. 

Reysen, S., Baring, R., Plante, C. N., Sarmiento, P. J., Samia, C., Bonus, B., Sibug, N., & Lumanlan, P. (2022, June 3-5). A brief report on sex differences in identification and engagement with anime [Paper presentation]. 8th annual Fandom and Neomedia Studies Conference, Irving, TX, United States. 

Reysen, S., Plante, C. N., Packard, G., Roberts, S. E., & Gerbasi, K. C. (2022, June 3-5). “Bordering on excess”: Perceptions of fan obsession in anime fans, furries, and Star Wars fans [Paper presentation]. 8th annual Fandom and Neomedia Studies Conference, Irving, TX, United States. 

Tague, A., Reysen, S., Katzarska-Miller, I., Plante, C. N., Roberts, S. E., Gerbasi, K. C., & Brooks, T. R. (2019, June). Anime and global citizenship identification. Paper presented at the 7th annual Fandom and Neomedia Studies Conference, Dallas, TX.

Tague, A., Reysen, S., Plante, C. N., Roberts, S. E., & Gerbasi, K. C. (2019, June). Sex differences in parasocial connection. Paper presented at the 7th annual Fandom and Neomedia Studies Conference, Dallas, TX.

Reysen, S., Plante, C. N., Roberts, S. E., & Gerbasi, K. C. (2018, June). A brief report on differences in big five personality dimensions between anime cosplayers and non-cosplayers. Paper presented at the 6th annual Fandom and Neomedia Studies Conference, Fort Worth, TX.

Reysen, S., Plante, C. N., Roberts, S. E., & Gerbasi, K. C. (2018, June). Motivations of cosplayers to participate in the anime fandom. Paper presented at the 6th annual Fandom and Neomedia Studies Conference, Fort Worth, TX.

Reysen, S., Plante, C. N., Roberts, S. E., & Gerbasi, K. C. (2018, June). “Coming out” as an anime fan: Cosplayers in the anime fandom, fan disclosure, and well-being. Paper presented at the 6th annual Fandom and Neomedia Studies Conference, Fort Worth, TX.

Reysen, S., Plante, C. N., Roberts, S. E., & Gerbasi, K. C. (2018, June). “Who I want to be”: Self-perception and cosplayers’ identification with their favorite characters. Paper presented at the 6th annual Fandom and Neomedia Studies Conference, Fort Worth, TX.

Reysen, S. Plante, C. N., Chadborn, D., Roberts, S. E., Gerbasi, K. C., Miller, J., Gamboa, A., & Ray, A. (2018, June). A brief report on the prevalence of self-reported mood disorders, anxiety disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, and autism spectrum disorder in anime, brony, and furry fandoms. Paper presented at the 6th annual Fandom and Neomedia Studies Conference, Fort Worth, TX.

Leshner, C., Reysen, S., Plante, C. N., Chadborn, D., Roberts, S. E., & Gerbasi, K. C. (2018, June). “My group is discriminated against but I’m not”: Denial of personal discrimination in furry, brony, anime, and general interest fan groups. Paper presented at the 6th annual Fandom and Neomedia Studies Conference, Fort Worth, TX.

Reysen, S. (2017, August). Anime fan psychology. Paper presented at AnimeFest annual anime convention, Dallas, TX.

Reysen, S., Plante, C. N., Roberts, S. E., Gerbasi, K. C., Katzarska-Miller, I. (2017, June). Anime genre preferences and associations with anime fans’ paranormal beliefs and sexism. Paper presented at the 5th Annual Fandom and Neomedia Studies Conference, Fort Worth, TX.

Tague, A. M., Reysen, S., Shaw, J., Plante, C. N., Ray, A., Chadborn, D., Assis, N., Brooks, T. R. (2017, April). Predictors of fan entitlement in three fandoms. Poster presented at 63rd annual Southwestern Psychological Association conference, San Antonio, TX.

Tague, A., Reysen, S., Plante, C. N., Roberts, S. E., & Gerbasi, K. C. (2016, November). Optimal distinctiveness needs as predictors of identification in the anime fandom. Paper presented at the 13th annual Pathways Student Research Symposium, Prairie View, TX.

Reysen, S., Plante, C. N., Roberts, S. E., & Gerbasi, K. C. (2016, June). Accuracy of perceived prejudice toward one’s fan group. Paper presented at the 4th Annual Fandom and Neomedia Studies Conference, Dallas, TX.

Reysen, S., Plante, C. N., Roberts, S. E., & Gerbasi, K. C. (2016, June). Anime fans to the rescue: Evidence of Daniel Wann’s team identification-social psychological health model. Paper presented at the 4th Annual Fandom and Neomedia Studies Conference, Dallas, TX.

Ray, A., Plante, C. N., Reysen, S., & Roberts, S. E. (2016, April). Anime fans’ psychological needs as predictors of fanship and fandom. Paper presented at 62nd annual Southwestern Psychological Association conference, Dallas, TX.

Schroy, C., Plante, C. N., Reysen, S., Roberts, S. E., & Gerbasi, K. C. (2015, June). Different motivations as predictors of psychological connection to fan interest and fan groups in anime, furry, and fantasy sport fandoms. Paper presented at the 3rd Annual Fandom and Neomedia Studies Conference, Dallas, TX.

Reysen, S., Plante, C. N., Roberts, S. E., Gerbasi, K. C., & Shaw, J. (2015, June). An examination of anime fan stereotypes. Paper presented at the 3rd Annual Fandom and Neomedia Studies Conference, Dallas, TX.

Roberts, S., Plante, C., Reysen, S., Gerbasi, K., & Côté, J. (2015, May). Self-created and other-created fantasy identity: A comparison of furries, anime, and fantasy sport fans. Paper presented at the 22nd Annual Society for Research on Identity Formation conference, Bellingham, WA.

Schroy, C., Reysen, S., Plante, C. N., Roberts, S., & Gerbasi, K. C. (2015, April). It takes all kinds: A look into the patterns of fandom discovery and fanship expression in furries, anime fans, and fantasy sport fans. Paper presented at the annual Popular Culture Association / American Culture Association conference, New Orleans, LA.

Reysen, S., Plante, C. N., Roberts, S. E., Gerbasi, K. C., Mohebpour, I., & Gamboa, A. (2014, June). Pale and geeky: Prevailing stereotypes of anime fans. Paper presented at the 2nd annual Fandom and Neomedia Studies conference, Dallas, TX.