00000nam a2200000 n 4500 UP-1685523046126081423 Buklod 20231124103508.0 aa r 001 0 ta 230506s2019 nyua r b 001 0 eng d 9781138683167 21630778 CHK-6245 Fastbooks Php6400.00 DLC DCHK rda eng GV 715 306.4/83 23 GV 715 W36 2019 Wann, Daniel L. author Sport fans the psychology and social impact of fandom Daniel L. Wann, Jeffrey D. James. Second edition. New York, NY Routledge/Taylor & Francis Group 2019 x, 303 pages illustrations 23 cm text rdacontent unmediated rdamedia volume rdacarrier "Earlier edition entered under title." Previous edition: 2001 Includes bibliographical references and index An introduction to the study of sport fans -- How and why fans follow sports, teams, and athletes -- The process of becoming a sport fan: the psychological continuum model -- Points of attachment: understanding connections to teams, players, and beyond -- Motivation and sport fandom -- The impact of sport fandom on sport consumption behavior -- The emotional and aggressive reactions of sport fans -- The emotional reactions of sport fans -- An introduction to fan aggression -- Understanding the causes of fan aggression -- Sport fan riots -- The consequences of sport fandom for individuals and society -- The psychological consequences of sport fandom -- The societal consequences of sport fandom -- Summary and conclusion -- The future of sport fandom: gazing into the crystal ball. 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, o 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. Sports Fans expertly combines a rigorous level of empirical research and theory in an engaging, accessible format, making this text the essential resource of sport fan behavior Sports Social aspects. Sports spectators Psychology. Sports spectators Social conditions. James, Jeffrey D. (Jeffrey Dalton) author. FO UPD DCHK GV 715 W36 2019 Book