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Volume 2, Issue 1 Projects

Wait, You Stormed Franklin Street! Why? The Social and Psychological Motivations of UNC Sports Fans

Kristine Thompson

Abstract

Sports are a distinct subculture in the United States that encompass diverse populations and affect the lives of millions of people.  This article examines the social and psychological factors that influence sport fandom and presents a case study of the motivations of fans at the University of North Carolina. A survey of Carolina students was conducted to determine which motivations were the...

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Sports are captivating spectacles that possess the capacity to affect the lives of millions of Americans, the ability to entertain people of all ages, and the unique power to blur the lines that divide our society. From the iconic images and famous radio broadcasts to the modern day heroics that captivate the nation, sports make up a vast and diverse subculture in the United States.  Sports are an undeniable staple of American society, generating a...

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