Intrinsic and extrinsic motives for originally following a sport team and team identification
Wann, D.L.; Ensor, C.L.; Bilyeu, J.K.
Perceptual and Motor Skills 93(2): 451-454
2001
ISSN/ISBN: 0031-5125
PMID: 11769901
DOI: 10.2466/pms.2001.93.2.451
Accession: 046459376
Research indicates that both highly and lowly identified fans are more likely to be intrinsically than extrinsically motivated and that highly identified fans have a particularly strong inclination for intrinsic motivation. The current investigation was designed to extend this work by examining the relationship between level of identification and one's intrinsic and extrinsic motives for originally following a sport team. Preference for intrinsic motives for originally following a team should be highest among those high on team identification. 88 participants completed questionnaires containing the Sport Spectator Identification Scale and items assessing their intrinsic and extrinsic motives for originally identifying with a team. Analyses provided clear support for the hypotheses.