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D L Wann1, T M Lane, L E Duncan
1Department of Psychology, Murray State University, KY 42071, USA. DANWANN@MSUMUSIK.MURSUKY.EDU
Abstract:
This study tested two hypotheses involving the use of sport spectating as an opportunity to spend time with one's family. First, it was hypothesized that scores on Family Motivation would be higher for fans who were married or had children than for unmarried fans without children. Second, it was predicted that among sport fans who were married or had children, those preferring a Nonaggressive sport would report higher scores on Family Motivation than those preferring an Aggressive sport. Analysis confirmed the first hypothesis while refuting the second.
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