WEEK

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Aug 27

Introduction

     Jordan, C.H. & Zanna, M. P. (1999). How to read a journal article in social psychology, in R. F. Baumeister (Ed.), The Self in Social Psychology (pp. 461-470). Philadelphia: Psychology Press.

     Wann, D. L. (2006). The causes and consequences of sport team identification. In A. A. Raney & J. Bryant (Eds.,) Handbook of sports and media (pp. 331-352). Mahwah, NJ: Erlbaum.

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Sept 3

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Sept 10

Demographics of Sport Fans

     Schurr, K.T., Ruble, V.E., & Ellen, A.S. (1985).  Myers-Briggs Type Inventory and demographic characteristics of students attending and not attending a college basketball game.  Journal of Sport Behavior, 8, 181-194.

      Schurr, T.T., Wittig, A.F., Ruble, V.E., & Ellen, A.S. (1988). Demographic and personality characteristics associated with persistent, occasional, and non-attendance of university male basketball games by college students.  Journal of Sport Behavior, 11, 3-17.

     End, C.M., Kretschmar, J.M., & Dietz-Uhler, B. (2004).  College students’ perceptions of sports fandom as a social status determinant.  International Sports Journal, 8, 114-123.

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Sept 17

Sport Fan Identification

Sports fans: measuring degree of identification with their team. Wann, D.L.; Branscombe, N.R., International Journal of Sport Psychology Jan/Mar 1993: Vol. 24 Issue 1. p. 1-17

     Using the psychological commitment to team (PCT) scale to segment sport consumers based on loyalty. Mahony, D.F.; Madrigal, R.; Howard, D., Sport Marketing Quarterly Mar 2000: Vol. 9 Issue 1. p. 15-25

     Examining Fan Reactions to Game Outcomes: A Longitudinal Study of Social Identity. By: Dietz-Uhler, Beth; Murrell, Audrey. Journal of Sport Behavior, Mar99, Vol. 22 Issue 1, p15, 13p

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Sept 24

Gender and Sport Fans

     Males' Impressions of Female Fans and Nonfans: There Really is 'Something about Mary'. By: Wann, Daniel L.; Schinner, Jennifer; Keenan, Brian L.. North American Journal of Psychology, 2001, Vol. 3 Issue 2, p183.

      Dietz-Uhler, B., Harrick, E. A., End, C., & Jacquemotte, L. (2000).  Sex differences in sport fan behavior and reasons for being a sport fan. Journal of Sport Behavior, 23, 219-231.

     Gendered Behavior in a Male Preserve: Role Playing at ESPN Zone Chicago.  (2004).  Sherry Jr., John F.; Kozinets, Robert V.; Duhachek, Adam; DeBerry-Spence, Benét; Nuttavuthisit, Krittinee; Storm, Diana. Journal of Consumer Psychology, 14, 151-158

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Oct 1

Sexuality and Sport Fans

     WHEN IN ROME: HETERO SEXISM, HOMOPHOBIA, AND SPORTS TALK RADIO. By: Nylund, David. Journal of Sport & Social Issues, May2004, Vol. 28 Issue 2, p136-168,

     "A Whole Stadium Full": Lesbian Community at Women's National Basketball Association Games. By: Dolance, Susannah. Journal of Sex Research, Feb2005, Vol. 42 Issue 1, p74-83

    Campbell, J. Cothren, D., Osowski, A., Kistler, L., & Rogers, R., & End, C.   Sport Fans’ impressions of gay male athletes.  Manuscript submitted for review to Journal of Homosexuality.

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Oct 8 (No Class Oct 9)

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Oct 15

Attitudes and Attributions of Sport Fans

     End, C.M., Eaton, J., Campbell, J., Kretschmar, J., Mueller, D., & Dietz-Uhler, B.D. (2003) Outcome's influence on sport fans’ computer- mediated attributions. International Sports Journal. Summer, 7 (2), 128-138.

     Fans' reactions to law-breaking athletes. Dietz-Uhler, B.; End, C.; Demakakos, N.; Dickirson, A.; Grantz, A., International Sports Journal Winter 2002: Vol. 6 Issue 1. p. 160-170

     The impact of team identification on biased predictions of player performance.  Wann, Daniel L.; Koch, Katrina; Knoth, Tasha; Psychological Record, Vol 56(1), Win 2006. pp. 55-66

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Oct 22

Self-Presentation and Sport Fans

     Cialdini, R.B. et al. (1976). Basking in reflected glory: Three (football) field studies. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology. 34, 366-375.

     Engaging in Distancing Tactics Among Sport Fans: Effects on Self-Esteem and Emotional Responses. By: Bizman, Aharon; Yinon, Yoel. Journal of Social Psychology, Jun2002, Vol. 142 Issue 3, p381-392.

     Identifying With Winners: A Reexamination of Sport Fans' Tendency to BIRG. By: End, Christian M.; Dietz-Uhler, Beth; Harrick, Elizabeth A.; Jacquemotte, Lindy. Journal of Applied Social Psychology, May2002, Vol. 32 Issue 5, p1017-1030.

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Oct 29

Health and Well-being

     Wann, D.L. (2006). Examining the potential causal relationship between sport team identification and psychological wellbeing. Journal of Sport Behavior, 29, 79-95.

     The Five-Factor Model of Personality and the Psychological Health of Highly Identified Sport Fans. By: Wann, Daniel L.; Dunham, Mardis D.; Byrd, Mandy L.; Kennan, Brian L.. International Sports Journal, Summer2004, Vol. 8 Issue 2, p28-36

     The positive social and self concept consequences of sports team identification. Branscombe, N.R.; Wann, D.L., Journal of Sport & Social Issues Fall 1991: Vol. 15 Issue 2. p. 115-127

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Nov 5

Dysfunctional Fan Behavior

     An Examination of Dysfunctional Sport Fans: Method of Classification and Relationships with Problem Behaviors. By: Wakefield, Kirk L.; Wann, Daniel L.. Journal of Leisure Research, 2006 2nd Quarter, Vol. 38 Issue 2, p168-186, 19p;

     THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN TEAM IDENTIFICATION AND WILLINGNESS OF SPORT FANS TO CONSIDER ILLEGALLY ASSISTING THEIR TEAM. By: Wann, Daniel L; Hunter, Jamie L; Ryan, Jacob A; Wright, Leigh Ann. Social Behavior & Personality: An International Journal, 2001, Vol. 29 Issue 6, p531

     Costs and Benefits of Allegiance: Changes in Fans' Self-Ascribed Competencies After Team Victory Versus Defeat. By: Hirt, Edward R.; Zillmann, Dolf; Erickson, Grant A.; Kennedy, Chris. Journal of Personality & Social Psychology, Nov92, Vol. 63 Issue 5, p724-738,

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Nov 12

Alcohol, Binge Drinking, and Sport Fans

     School spirits:: Alcohol and collegiate sports fans. By: Nelson, Toben F.;   Wechsler, Henry. Addictive Behaviors, Jan2003, Vol. 28

     SPORTS FAN BINGE DRINKING: AN EXAMINATION USING LOW SELF-CONTROL AND PEER ASSOCIATION. By: Higgins, George E.; Tewksbury, Richard; Mustaine, Elizabeth Ehrhardt. Sociological Spectrum, Jul/Aug2007, Vol. 27 Issue 4, p389-404

     Bormann, C.A., & Stone, M.H. (2001).  The effects of eliminating alcohol in a college stadium: the Folsom Field beer ban.  Journal of American College Health, 50, 81-88.

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Nov 19 (No Class Nov 22)

Sport Fan Aggressive Behavior

    Fan violence: Social problem or moral panic?  Ward, Russell E. Jr.; Aggression and Violent Behavior, Vol 7(5), Sep-Oct 2002. pp. 453-475

     SPORT FAN AGGRESSION AND ANONYMITY: THE IMPORTANCE OF TEAM IDENTIFICATION. By: Wann, Daniel L.; Peterson, Robin R.; Cothran, Cindy; Dykes, Michael. Social Behavior & Personality: An International Journal, 1999, Vol. 27 Issue 6.

     Toward a social psychological profile of would-be rioters.  Russell, Gordon W.; Arms, Robert L.; Aggressive Behavior, Vol 24(3), 1998. pp. 219-226

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Nov 26

Sport Fans and Team Performance

     Influence of crowd noise on soccer refereeing consistency in soccer.  Balmer, Nigel J.; Nevill, Alan M.; Lane, Andrew M.; Journal of Sport Behavior, Vol 30(2), Jun 2007. pp. 130-145.

     Audience support and choking under pressure: A home disadvantage?  Wallace, Harry M.; Baumeister, Roy F.; Vohs, Kathleen D.; Journal of Sports Sciences, Vol 23(4), Apr 2005. pp. 429-438.

     Disconnects between popular discourse and home advantage research: What can fans and media tell us about the home advantage phenomenon?  Smith, D. Randall; Journal of Sports Sciences, Vol 23(4), Apr 2005. pp. 351-364.

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Dec 3

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