Influence of spectators' identification on evaluation of the past, present, and future performance of a sports team

Authors :: Wann, Daniel L.
Dolan, Thomas J.
Source :: Perceptual and Motor Skills. April, 1994, Vol. 78 Issue 2, p547, 6 p.
Publication Year :: 1994
Abstract: This is a report of a study designed to test the prediction that persons high in identification with a sports team would be more biased in their evaluations of that team than persons low in identification. The hypothesis was supported for memory and predictions of team records as well as for direct measures of past, present, and future team evaluations. Discussion focussed on the motivational processes underlying the relationship.

Subjects :: Sports spectators -- Psychological aspects
Identification (Psychology) -- Research
Basketball teams -- Evaluation
Performance -- Evaluation
Health
Psychology and mental health

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