JOURNAL ARTICLE

Data from Nagoya University Advance Knowledge in Media Psychology [Validation of the Manga Attachment Scale (Mas) for Measuring Attachment To Manga - Japanese Comics].

  • Published In: Psychology & Psychiatry Journal, 2025. P. 94 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on the development and validation of the Manga Attachment Scale (MAS), a psychometric tool designed to assess emotional, cognitive, and behavioral engagement with manga, a significant aspect of Japanese culture. Conducted by researchers at Nagoya University, the study involved three independent studies that confirmed the MAS's factor structure, reliability, and validity, identifying four key dimensions of manga attachment: Safe Haven, Separation Distress, Secure Base, and Proximity Maintenance. The research highlights the MAS's potential to facilitate future investigations into the impact of manga on well-being, identity formation, and media engagement, contributing to the broader field of media attachment research. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Psychology & Psychiatry Journal. 2025/09, p94
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Literature and Writing
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1944-2718
  • Accession Number:188072834
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