Miss Maria Ivanova

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I am a PhD candidate at Cardiff University's School of Journalism, Media and Culture. My research is situated in the area of fan studies. It observes the way fan communities engage with fandom in regards to their mental health. The goal is to get a better understanding of how being part of a fandom can help fans deal with their mental health issues. This project has been in development for a few years and is currently being supervised by Dr Ross Garner and Prof Jenny Kitzinger. 

Prior to undertaking this PhD I have graduated with a postgraduate MA degree from the University of Bristol in Film and Television, which I started after I finished my undergraduate degree in Journalism Media and Cultural Studies from Cardiff University.

Currently, I am working on a chapter in an edited collection on Fandom and Mental Health. The project revolves around Eastern European fans and their understanding of digital fandom and its connection to mental health.