Name: Sport Fans: The Psychology and Social Impact of Fandom (3d Photorealistic Rendering) (in English)
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Author: Daniel L. Wann; Jeffrey D. James
ISBN: 9781138683167

portada Sport Fans: The Psychology and Social Impact of Fandom (3d Photorealistic Rendering) (in English)

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Physical Book

Publisher

Routledge

Author

Daniel L. Wann; Jeffrey D. James

Synopsis "Sport Fans: The Psychology and Social Impact of Fandom (3d Photorealistic Rendering) (in English)"

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.