Psychology of Sports Fans

Why are so many people committed to sports? Why are they so committed? Why do fans remain loyal when this seems illogical and counter-intuitive? The Psychology of Sports Fans explains the intricate psychological foundations of sports fandom, exploring why sports hold such emotional power across cultures and demographics.

List of contents

1. The Psychology of Sports Thinking
2. The Psychology of Sports Faith
3. The Psychology of Sports Emotions
4. The Psychology of Sports Meaning
5. Explaining the Psychology of Sports Fans

About the author

Aaron C.T. Smith is Professor and Director of the University of Canberra Research Institute for Sport and Exercise (UC-RISE), Australia, and Professor of Sport Business and Innovation in the Institute for Sport Business at Loughborough University London, UK.

Product details

• Authors: Aaron C.T. Smith, Aaron C.t. (Loughborough University London Smith, Aaron C.t. (University of Canberra Smith
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 25.08.2025
• EAN: 9781032960401
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3296040-1
• No. of pages: 124
• Series: The Psychology of Everything
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Theoretical psychology; PSYCHOLOGY / General, PSYCHOLOGY / Cognitive Psychology & Cognition, Physiological & neuro-psychology, biopsychology, Psychology: emotions, Sports psychology, Social, group or collective psychology, Physiological and neuro-psychology, biopsychology, Cognition and cognitive psychology, Intelligence & reasoning, Groups & group theory, Groups and group theory