Exploring PERMA in spectator sport: Applying positive psychology to examine the individual-level benefits of sport consumption

Authors: Doyle, J.P., Filo, K., Lock, D., Funk, D.C. and McDonald, H.

Journal: Sport Management Review

Volume: 19

Issue: 5

Pages: 506-519

ISSN: 1441-3523

DOI: 10.1016/j.smr.2016.04.007

Abstract:

Sport spectating provides numerous benefits for sport organisations and individuals. In this paper we use a positive psychology approach to examine the individual-level benefits of sport consumption in order to investigate the activation of five domains of well-being: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishment (PERMA). Using a two-study panel research design, we collected qualitative data from a sample of Australian Rules Football consumers. In the first study, we explored how the PERMA domains were activated during the season. Study two included a follow-up interview with eight initial respondents in the off-season. We found evidence of four PERMA domains that were activated in the sport spectator context by a variety of consumer experiences. The emergence of these domains in both studies suggests sport marketers would benefit from actions including: creating more social spaces within their stadiums, hosting regular off-season events, and creating social-media based competitions which promote fan engagement and interactions throughout the calendar year.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/23481/

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Exploring PERMA in spectator sport: Applying positive psychology to examine the individual-level benefits of sport consumption

Authors: Doyle, J.P., Filo, K., Lock, D., Funk, D.C. and McDonald, H.

Journal: SPORT MANAGEMENT REVIEW

Volume: 19

Issue: 5

Pages: 506-519

eISSN: 1839-2083

ISSN: 1441-3523

DOI: 10.1016/j.smr.2016.04.007

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/23481/

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Exploring PERMA in spectator sport: Applying positive psychology to examine the individual-level benefits of sport consumption

Authors: Doyle, J., Filo, K., Lock, D., Funk, D. and McDonald, H.

Journal: Sport Management Review

Publisher: Elsevier

ISSN: 1441-3523

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/23481/

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Exploring PERMA in spectator sport: Applying positive psychology to examine the individual-level benefits of sport consumption

Authors: Doyle, J., Filo, K., Lock, D., Funk, D. and Mcdonald, H.

Journal: Sport Management Review

Volume: 19

Issue: 5

Pages: 506-519

ISSN: 1441-3523

Abstract:

Sport spectating provides numerous benefits for sport organisations and individuals. In this paper we use a positive psychology approach to examine the individual-level benefits of sport consumption in order to investigate the activation of five domains of well-being: positive emotions, engagement, relationships, meaning, and accomplishment (PERMA). Using a two-study panel research design, we collected qualitative data from a sample of Australian Rules Football consumers. In the first study, we explored how the PERMA domains were activated during the season. Study two included a follow-up interview with eight initial respondents in the off-season. We found evidence of four PERMA domains that were activated in the sport spectator context by a variety of consumer experiences. The emergence of these domains in both studies suggests sport marketers would benefit from actions including: creating more social spaces within their stadiums, hosting regular off-season events, and creating social-media based competitions which promote fan engagement and interactions throughout the calendar year.

https://eprints.bournemouth.ac.uk/23481/

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