The particularity of cosplayers identity with different motivation

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KEY TERMINOLOGY Identity = I, the Self, the coherent person I

KEY TERMINOLOGY

Identity = I, the Self, the coherent person I

see in the mirror, the «real me», hidden inside
Cosplay= presentation of specific characters by wearing costumes
Mоtivation = what for?
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RESEARCH RELEVANCE Area: personal identity phenomenon Reasons: 1) no comprehensive understanding

RESEARCH RELEVANCE

Area: personal identity phenomenon
Reasons:
1) no comprehensive

understanding of the identity
2) identity is a great area of possibilities to research the human nature
3) researching of new social phenomenon - cosplay
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THE MAIN HYPOTHESES Personal identity changes when people take part in

THE MAIN HYPOTHESES

Personal identity changes when people take part in

cosplay
People with different motivation have different identity peculiarities
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RESEARCH METHODS Methods : the technique of inductive interview, content analysis

RESEARCH METHODS

Methods : the technique of inductive interview, content analysis

and online survey
The first step includes a series of interview with people taking part in cosplay.
Analyzing of interviews content will provide a system of categories to help understand the identity peculiarities and their motivation
Transformation of categories into online survey