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  • Psychology
  • Media Studies
  • Mental Health Education

Background:

  • Mentalization is crucial for emotional regulation and interpersonal relationships.
  • The entertainment-education genre increasingly utilizes media for psycho-social learning.
  • RuPaul's Drag Race (RPDR) is a popular cultural phenomenon with potential for educational applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the potential of RuPaul's Drag Race (RPDR) as a tool for psycho-education.
  • To analyze how RPDR content may illustrate and promote mentalization.
  • To assess the show's contribution to public understanding of emotional resilience.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review on mentalization and entertainment-education.
  • Brief content analysis of televised segments from RuPaul's Drag Race.
  • Qualitative assessment of mentalization concepts within the show's narrative and character interactions.

Main Results:

  • RPDR exemplifies the entertainment-education model.
  • The show features explicit demonstrations of mentalization in various contexts.
  • Content analysis suggests RPDR can serve as a platform for discussing emotional resilience.

Conclusions:

  • RuPaul's Drag Race holds significant psycho-educative potential regarding mentalization.
  • The series offers accessible examples of mentalization, fostering public awareness.
  • Further research is warranted to evaluate the full impact of RPDR on mental health literacy.