{"product_id":"sport-fans-9781138683167","title":"Sport Fans","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eSports, and the fans that follow them, are everywhere. \u003ci\u003eSport Fans: The Psychology and Social Impact of Fandom\u003c\/i\u003e 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:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe pervasiveness of sport fandom in society\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ecommon demographic and personality characteristics of fans\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ehow fandom can provide a sense of belonging, of uniqueness, and of meaning in life\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe process of becoming a sport fan\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003esport fan consumption\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cli\u003eand the future of sport and the fan experience. \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe text also provides a detailed investigation of the darker side of sport fandom, including fan aggression, a\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\"Written by the A-Team of sport fandom researchers, Dan Wann and Jeff James, \u003ci\u003eSport Fans: The Psychology and Social Impact of Fandom\u003c\/i\u003e reviews and discusses the importance of the most current research from psychology, marketing, history, sociology, and religious studies examining those rabid followers of sport teams. This book is a must read for anyone who has ever wondered, ‘Why do those sport fans act so crazy?’ \u003ci\u003eSport Fans\u003c\/i\u003e will hold an honored place on my bookshelf and is a resource I will use often in my work.\"\u003c\/strong\u003e – \u003cem\u003eRick Grieve, Western Kentucky University, USA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. An Introduction to the Study of Sport Fans \u003cb\u003ePart I: How and Why Fans Follow Sports, Teams, and Athletes \u003c\/b\u003e2. The Process of Becoming a Sport Fan: The Psychological Continuum Model 3. Points of Attachment: Understanding Connections to Teams, Players, and Beyond 4. Motivation and Sport Fandom 5. The Impact of Sport Fandom on Sport Consumption Behavior \u003cb\u003ePart II: The Emotional and Aggressive Reactions of Sport Fans \u003c\/b\u003e6. The Emotional Reactions of Sport Fans 7. An Introduction to Fan Aggression 8. Understanding the Causes of Fan Aggression 9. Sport Fan Riots \u003cb\u003ePart III: The Consequences of Sport Fandom for Individuals and Society \u003c\/b\u003e10. The Psychological Consequences of Sport Fandom 11. The Societal Consequences of Sport Fandom \u003cb\u003ePart IV:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eSummary and Conclusion \u003c\/b\u003e12. The Future of Sport Fandom: Gazing into the Crystal Ball\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51019517264215,"sku":"9781138683167","price":53.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781138683167.jpg?v=1750780504","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/sport-fans-9781138683167","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}