A Longitudinal Study of Fan Aggression
A Test of General Strain Theory
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 2153479 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Seyyedeh Masoomeh Shadmanfaat, Seyyedeh Masoomeh Shamila Shadmanfaat (Independent researcher), Saeed Kabiri (0000-0001-5022-887X, Independent researcher), Brittany Solensten (0000-0002-7280-7933, Washington State University), Dale Willits (0000-0001-5252-906X, Washington State University, corresponding author), Dale W Willits (Washington State University), John K Cochran (0000-0001-5227-1564, University of South Florida), John Cochran (University of South Florida) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 43 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 543-555 |
| Publication date | 2022-05-04 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Deviant Behavior (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0163-9625 • E-ISSN: 1521-0456 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/01639625.2021.1877095 |
| OpenAlex | W3122658872 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 34 |
This paper employs panel data on Iranian soccer fan hooliganism (i.e., verbal and physical aggression against rivals) to provide a longitudinal test of Agnew’s general strain theory. Structural equation models reveal that the experience of strain, a latent variable comprised of negative life events, victimization, bullying, and economic pressures, is positively associated with fan aggression. Moreover, the effects of these strains are both directly and partially mediated through negative affect (state-based anger
Affect (linguistics · Aggression · Anger · Developmental psychology · General strain theory · Juvenile delinquency · Longitudinal study · Medical emergency · Poison control · Statistics · Strain (injury · Structural engineering · Structural equation modeling · Test (biology · Verbal aggression · Communication · Crime Patterns and Interventions · Engineering · Human Factors and Ergonomics · Mathematics · Medicine · Psychology · Social Psychology · Sport and Mega-Event Impacts · Sports, Gender, and Society · Geology
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| Unique citing works | 2 |
|---|---|
| Citations per year | 2 |
| Citation span | 2025 - 2026 (2) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 2 |