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Sport fans : the psychology and social impact of fandom / Daniel L. Wann, Jeffrey D. James

Wann, Daniel L., 1962- [Verfasserin/Verfasser]

James, Jeffrey D. [Verfasserin/Verfasser]

Second edition

New York ; London : Routledge, Taylor & Francis Group, 2019

x, 303 Seiten : Illustrationen, Diagramme

Englisch

Literaturverzeichnis: Seite 229-293

978-1-138-68316-7 ( : pb); 978-1-138-68315-0 ( : hb)

978-0-429-45683-1 (ISBN der parallelen Ausgabe im Fernzugriff)

2018016207

OCoLC: 1053828096     

CW 6980  | ZX 7140  | ZX 7159      Ähnliche Literatur

GV715

306.4/83 ; 306.483

Basisklassifikation: 76.11 (Sportsoziologie; Sportpsychologie)

*Sportfan      Zum Register

LOC-SH: Sports spectators -- Psychology ; Sports spectators -- Social conditions ; Sports -- Social aspects ; Sports spectators -- Psychology ; Sports spectators -- Social conditions ; Sports -- Social aspects

Sports ; Sports spectators

"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." --

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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." --