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Bermache-Assollant, I., & Laurin, R. (2012). Casual spectators and die-hard fans’ reactions to their team defeat: A look at the role of territorial identification in elite French rugby. International Journal of Psychological Research, 5(1), 122–132. https://doi.org/10.21500/20112084.768
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Abstract
This research investigated the role of two foci of identification (team and territory) on identity management strategies used by sport followers in the particular context of elite French rugby union. In study 1 which dealt with casual spectators (N = 153), the results corroborated numerous studies conducted in the North-American context and showed that team identification constitutes a strong driver for offensive and loyalty reactions. In study 2 which dealt with die-hard fans (N = 64), it appeared that team identification seems to be the best predictor of team loyalty strategy whereas territorial identification seems to be the first predictor of offensive strategies. Taken together, the studies showed the importance of considering the specific context in which sport fanship takes place.
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Bouchet, P., Bodet, G., Bernache-Assollant, I., & Kada, F. (2011). Segmenting sport spectators: Construction and validation of the Sport Event Experience Search (SEES) scale. Sport Management Review, 14, 42-53. doi:10.1016/j.smr.2010.02.001
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