Sport Fans: The Psychology and Social Impact of Fandom (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781138683150)

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.

Author: Daniel L. Wann, Jeffrey D. James
ISBN-10: 1138683159
ISBN-13: 9781138683150
Publisher: Routledge
Language: English
Published: 08/22/2018
Pages: 304
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.30lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d