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Lynn Zubernis Ph.D.

About

Lynn Zubernis, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist and professor at West Chester University in Pennsylvania. Her new book, with chapters by the actors and fans of the television show Supernatural, is There'll Be Peace When You Are Done: Actors and Fans Celebrate the Legacy of Supernatural which traces the impact a television show can have on both the actors who bring it to life and its fans. She has also published many other books about how our passion for the shows, films, music, books and games we love enrich our lives, including her first book written with the actors of Supernatural Family Don't End With Blood: Cast and Fans on How Supernatural Changed Lives, and the behind the scenes fangirl roadtrip memoir Fangasm. Dr. Zubernis was co-producer/co-writer of the documentary Squee, has written for Slate, The Conversation, Frolic and MovieTVTechGeeks, and has contributed to articles, podcasts, documentaries and video productions for NPR, CBC, Variety, AfterbuzzTV and Nylon, among others. She is a frequent panelist at comic cons and fan conventions and a passionate fangirl.

Books by Lynn Zubernis Ph.D.
Recent Posts
How Memes Help Us Cope
Internet memes offer commentary on everything from Kate Middleton to the Dune popcorn bucket—and their humor helps us cope with stress, anxiety, and disappointment.
Memorable Fandom Moments of 2023
Fans had a powerful impact on pop culture in 2023, from the popularity of Taylor Swift to the viral memes of Barbenheimer to old favorites like "Star Wars." Here's why.
Rooting for Two Characters to “Just Get Together Already”?

If you've ever found yourself yelling at the TV, "Come on, just kiss already," you might be a "shipper." Why are fans so emotionally invested in their favorite couples?

If you've ever found yourself yelling at the TV, "Come on, just kiss already," you might be a "shipper." Why are fans so emotionally invested in their favorite couples?

Why Are More Fans Throwing Objects at Performers Onstage?

Incidents of fans throwing objects at performers are increasing. Some fans just want to be seen and acknowledged by their idols, but others may have darker motives.

Incidents of fans throwing objects at performers are increasing. Some fans just want to be seen and acknowledged by their idols, but others may have darker motives.

The Guilty Pleasure of Soap Operas

Soap operas have been criticized as unrealistic, but the familiar characters can be an emotional anchor to keep viewers company or provide some welcome escape.

Soap operas have been criticized as unrealistic, but the familiar characters can be an emotional anchor to keep viewers company or provide some welcome escape.

Can Social Media and Online Communities Be Good for Us?

Social support and connection are good for us. Can we find that sense of belongingness we crave online as well as in person?

Social support and connection are good for us. Can we find that sense of belongingness we crave online as well as in person?

Why Football Fans Get So Emotional

What kind of Super Bowl Fan are you? Rooting for your favorite team can be healthy and beneficial in many ways—or dysfunctional.

What kind of Super Bowl Fan are you? Rooting for your favorite team can be healthy and beneficial in many ways—or dysfunctional.

Why Do We Root for the Anti-Hero?

Find yourself rooting for the anti-hero of the story? Research shows there may be some good reasons for that.

Find yourself rooting for the anti-hero of the story? Research shows there may be some good reasons for that.