Related Experiment Video
Updated: Aug 13, 2026

Studying Food Reward and Motivation in Humans
Published on: March 19, 2014
Intrinsic and extrinsic motives for originally following a sport team and team identification
D L Wann1, C L Ensor, J K Bilyeu
1Department of Psychology, Murray State University, KY 42071, USA. dan.wann@murraystate.edu
Abstract:
Research indicates that both highly and lowly identified fans are more likely to be intrinsically than extrinsically motivated and that highly identified fans have a particularly strong inclination for intrinsic motivation. The current investigation was designed to extend this work by examining the relationship between level of identification and one's intrinsic and extrinsic motives for originally following a sport team. Preference for intrinsic motives for originally following a team should be highest among those high on team identification. 88 participants completed questionnaires containing the Sport Spectator Identification Scale and items assessing their intrinsic and extrinsic motives for originally identifying with a team. Analyses provided clear support for the hypotheses.
More Related Videos
Related Concept Videos
Fundamental Attribution Error
Introduction to Motivation and Emotion
Secondary Motives: Power Motivation and Achievement Motivation
Power motivation is characterized by the desire to influence, control, or have an impact on others. It is shaped by an individual's experiences, social environment, and cultural context. People with high power motivation are...
Secondary Motives: Affiliation Motivation and Aggression Motivation
Incentive Theory: Pull Theory of Motivation
The theory differentiates between intrinsic and...
Ryan and Deci's Self-Determination Theory
Autonomy is the need to feel in control of one's actions and decisions. For example, a student who chooses their research topic is likely to be more engaged and motivated than one who is...

