Sport Fans: The Psychology and Social Impact of Fandom
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- Synopsis
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Sports, and the fans that follow them, are everywhere. Sport Fans: The Psychology and Social Impact of Fandom examines the affective, behavioral, and cognitive reactions of fans to better comprehend how sport impacts individual fans and society as a whole. Using up-to-date research and theory from multiple disciplines including psychology, sociology, marketing, history, and religious studies, this textbook provides a deeper understanding of topics such as:
- the pervasiveness of sport fandom in society
- common demographic and personality characteristics of fans
- how fandom can provide a sense of belonging, of uniqueness, and of meaning in life
- the process of becoming a sport fan
- sport fan consumption
- and the future of sport and the fan experience.
The text also provides a detailed investigation of the darker side of sport fandom, including fan aggression, as well as a critical look at the positive value of fandom for individuals and society.
Sport Fans expertly combines a rigorous level of empirical research and theory in an engaging, accessible format, making this text the essential resource on sport fan behavior.
- Copyright:
- 2019
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- Book Size:
- 256 Pages
- ISBN-13:
- 9780429852916
- Related ISBNs:
- 9781138683167, 9781138683150, 9780429456831
- Publisher:
- Taylor and Francis
- Date of Addition:
- 08/23/18
- Copyrighted By:
- Taylor and Francis
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Sports, Psychology, Sociology
- Submitted By:
- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.
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