The Impact of Role-Playing and Cosplay Drama on Individual Anxiety

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10.2991/978-2-38476-319-1_10How to use a DOI?

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Role-playing; Cosplay; Anxiety management; Goffman’s dramaturgical theory

Abstract

This study explores how role-playing activities, including cosplay, impact the mental well-being and social dynamics of high school and college students. Grounded in Goffman's dramaturgical theory, the research analyzes how these activities aid in anxiety management, self-presentation, and social interaction. Through semi-structured interviews, the study reveals that role-playing offers therapeutic benefits, providing participants with emotional release, confidence building, and the development of social networks. It also highlights the dual roles individuals perform—"frontstage” and “backstage"—and their implications for stress relief and identity management. The research contributes to understanding the social and psychological effects of creative expression, suggesting potential integration of role-playing in mental health interventions.

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TY  - CONF
AU  - Muxin Li
PY  - 2024
DA  - 2024/12/14
TI  - The Impact of Role-Playing and Cosplay Drama on Individual Anxiety
BT  - Proceedings of the 2024 6th International Conference on Literature, Art and Human Development (ICLAHD 2024)
PB  - Atlantis Press
SP  - 84
EP  - 98
SN  - 2352-5398
UR  - https://doi.org/10.2991/978-2-38476-319-1_10
DO  - 10.2991/978-2-38476-319-1_10
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