Crossing the line: A study on the factors that trigger aggression amongst basketball fans belonging to the UAAP schools

Date of Publication

2008

Document Type

Bachelor's Thesis

Degree Name

Bachelor of Arts Major in Psychology

Subject Categories

Psychology

College

College of Liberal Arts

Department/Unit

Psychology

Thesis Adviser

Ron R. Resurreccion

Defense Panel Member

Laurene Chua Garcia

Abstract/Summary

This study investigated on the situational factors and personality types that lead to aggressive behavior among fans of the UAAP men's basketball division. A qualitative data analysis was used for the interviews. A survey was conducted to 240 students, 30 from each of the eight participating schools. The top three most aggressive participants from each school, determined by their score in the surveys were interviewed. Results showed that the situational factors that trigger aggression are crowding, provocation, crowd reinforcement, identification with the team and rivalry. Personality types that possibly lead to aggression are bravery, angry, hostility and competitiveness. Like in previous studies, the results determine that there is a relationship between aggressive behavior and personality types as well as situational factors.

Abstract Format

html

Language

English

Format

Print

Accession Number

TU14435

Shelf Location

Archives, The Learning Commons, 12F, Henry Sy Sr. Hall

Physical Description

79 leaves : ill. ; 28 cm.

Keywords

Aggressiveness; Behavior therapy; Basketball--Miscellanea

Embargo Period

2-5-2022

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