Perspective and Adaptive Behavior Toward acting Role, Peer Relationship, Fan Club and Mentality among Thai “Y” Genre Actors

Abstract

Objective: This research was therefore undertaken to study the perspectives and factors related to adapting behavior to acting roles, peer relationships, fan clubs, and mentality of Thai Y genre actors for benefit the adaptive behavior methods of the actors to positive and negative situations for good mental health.

Methods: This qualitative research was conducted in 18 Thai Y genre actors using a semi-structured in-depth interview, based on literature reviews which can separated in 5 domains which leaded to the actors’ adaptive behavior to positive and negative situations. The collected data were analyzed via content analysis.

Results: Perspective of become a Y-series actor is mainly positive, mostly think it as an opportunity to be in this industry. For acting roles, 72% said this job made them felt value from fame and being part of successful series globally. Peer relationships, 28% been mistreated by co-actors or crew because they’re in lower ranking. In fan clubs’ aspect, 50% scared of being eyes on, must pretend being nice to match fans' expectation. In Perspective of mentality, 44% have family dispute, have avoid any argument personality and start to plan their future in other occupation.

Conclusion: The correlation of Thai Y-genre actors’ perception towards self, adaptive behavior from role transition from ordinary person to famous person, the gender identity confusion from Y-genre acting role and peer relationship and actors’ mentality such as fear of negative evaluation, stress management, family supportive system and their future was discovered in this research. The research participants have experiences both positive and negative which impact on their mental health in the Y-genre industry environment.