Why We Hate‐Watch: The Role of Nostalgia and Investment in WWE Viewership
2023; Wiley; Volume: 56; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1111/jpcu.13207
ISSN1540-5931
AutoresMelissa Vosen Callens, David Westerman, Aaron C. Cross,
Tópico(s)Media Influence and Health
ResumoThe Journal of Popular CultureEarly View Original Article Why We Hate-Watch: The Role of Nostalgia and Investment in WWE Viewership Melissa Vosen Callens, Corresponding Author Melissa Vosen Callens [email protected] Search for more papers by this authorDavid K. Westerman, David K. WestermanSearch for more papers by this authorAaron C. Cross, Aaron C. CrossSearch for more papers by this author Melissa Vosen Callens, Corresponding Author Melissa Vosen Callens [email protected] Search for more papers by this authorDavid K. Westerman, David K. WestermanSearch for more papers by this authorAaron C. Cross, Aaron C. 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