Unveiling the Intersection of Individual Stardom and Team Loyalty in Social Network Reflections
The Case of Soccer-Stars Ronaldo and Messi
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 3758316 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Tsahi Hayat (0000-0002-9807-6024), Tal Samuel-Azran (0000-0002-9501-2949, Reichman University), Tal Laor (0000-0002-5464-4325, Ariel University), Y Galily (0000-0001-5308-5675, Reichman University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Publication date | 2024-06-19 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | American Behavioral Scientist (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0002-7642 • E-ISSN: 1552-3381 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications Inc (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1177/00027642241261201 |
| OpenAlex | W4399867862 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 60 |
This study investigates sport fandom's major dimensions: star attraction and team identification, analyzing transfers of soccer players Ronaldo and Messi. Data from teams' official social media (Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter/X) using scripts inform our analysis. Results reveal star attraction's significant prominence over team identification. Instagram, linked to celebrity culture and star fandom, displays the highest online growth, emphasizing star attraction's centrality in sport fandom on social media. Implications for fans, teams, and marketers are discussed, emphasizing the need for nuanced understanding to enhance engagement and marketing. Overall, valuable insights into sport fandom's complex dynamics in the social media age emerge
Advertising · Astrophysics · Business · Intersection (aeronautics) · Loyalty · Physics · Political science · Sociology · Stars · Transport engineering · Consumer Behavior in Brand Consumption and Identification · Engineering · Law · Media Influence and Health · Psychology · Sports, Gender, and Society
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| Highly cited | No |