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Showing 1 to 7 of 7 for “"Fan Identification"”.
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A Study of NHL Fan Identification in Red Deer, Alberta
While there are many reasons sport fans choose to follow one team over another, geography is typically a major one, as people often follow their hometown team, or the team that is the closest (Rooney, 1974; 1975; Wann, 2006). However, limited academic attention has been given to situations where …
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The Moderating Role of Fan Identification and Self -Esteem on the Motivation to Purchase an Intercollegiate Athletic Event Ticket
… research has further enhanced the importance of identification as a factor affecting sport spectator behavior. While previous research has assessed the impact of fan identification on attendance, this study framed the discussion around an individual's motivation to purchase an athletic event …
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Marginalization, Empowerment and Multiple Performances: An Examination of Highly Identified, Displaced Female Sport Fans
… continue to be marginalized as inauthentic sport fans because they are seen as exhibiting non-traditional characteristics and behaviours (Pope, 2011; Pope & Williams, 2011). They are assumed to lack knowledge about the sport and teams, and to attend sport events only to socialize (Crawford & …
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Cultural study of Attributions of Sports Fans
… differences in the attributions of sports fans in the US have not been sufficiently explored. Studies have shown that individualists have the tendency to make more internal attributions compared to collectivists (Kashima & Triandis, 1986; Al-Zahrani & Kaplowitz, 1993; Cha & Nam, 1985; …
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“I Pledge Allegiance”: Examining Motivations for Sport Fanship and Fandom in the American South
… that exist in the formation of collegiate fanship and fandom. Through a mixed-method approach, this dissertation provides an in-depth examination into the motivations individuals have when establishing allegiances for collegiate sports teams. Through a qualitative investigation of 20 …
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Share, like, tweet and cheer: an examination of social media usage and the NFL
… and implementation of social media is granting fans unprecedented access to leagues, teams, and players. and providing sport marketers, athletes, and media members with the ability to communicate more effectively with fans. Despite the longevity and continued popularity of sport, few studies to …
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Attraction Process Among Identified Sport Fans
… group. Since this connection is so strong, and identification with a religious group can influence selecting a partner, identification with a sport team might have a similar influence. This study attempts to bridge the gap from attraction and dating to sport fan identification. The first …