This impact project comes out of an underpinning research programme which explores popular Young Adult vampire fiction, such as Stephenie Meyer's Twilight, using textual studies approaches combined with feminist media effects theory, to consider Meyer’s representations of sexual and gendered violence in teenage romantic and/or sexual relationships.This project is underpinned by the power of fictional representations to positively impact readers’ lived experiences of being in relationships; to promote those that are consensual and non-violent; to positively influence readers’ deeply-ingrained attitudes, identities, behaviours and psychological work.

Funding awarded through the Bangor University Innovation and Impact Award (Research Wales Innovation Funding). Value = £19,861