Resources
About Love Teams
& Fandom
For decades, the phenomenon of love teams has graced Philippine society with much delight and entertainment. Its popularity is prompted by the Filipinos’ traditional belief in true love: happy endings and how it conquers everything.
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Fan Expression
& Behavior
Through fandoms, the entirety of love teams flourish. However, offering one’s support and love comes with the expectation of developing certain fan behavioral traits, such as actions, attitudes, and engagements exhibited by fans.
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Negative Side of Fan
Expression
While the inception of shipping culture in the Philippine media is primarily intended to bring entertainment and romantic excitement to the viewers, this phenomenon has blurred the lines between what's real and what's fictional.
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Effects of Negative
Expression
Common love team fandom practices play a part in the negative fan expression and behavior that transpire among Filipino adolescent fans who actively engage in fan-related activities.
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Responsible
Fanaticism
The importance of mindful media consumption, responsible fanaticism, and respect in general must be heavily emphasized because these practices create a safe community.