I found this ebook which contains an extract about the social community of "Beliebers". It explores the idea that these online fans are trying to create a virtual identity for themselves which may be completely different to how they are in person. It also brings up the idea that humans have the desire for affiliation, we wish to connect with others who feel the same way.
Hyland, K (2013)
Discourse Studies Reader: Essential Excerpts. London. Bloomsbury
http://books.google.co.uk/books?id=KflLAQAAQBAJ&pg=PA314&dq=beliebers&hl=en&sa=X&ei=PD85U8GoCpSVhQff7YDoBg&ved=0CFIQ6AEwBQ#v=onepage&q=beliebers&f=false
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