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Post by 溪山 on Feb 8, 2018 2:42:19 GMT -5
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Post by 溪山 on Feb 10, 2018 2:00:21 GMT -5
“Sports fandom is really a tribal thing,” --- not just sports fandom.  zt: After conducting some 200 studies over the past two decades, Wann, a leading researcher on “sports fandom,” finds consistent results: people who identify themselves as sports fans tend to have lower rates of depression and higher self-esteem than those who don’t. Blame it on our primal nature. “ Sports fandom is really a tribal thing,” says Wann, a phenomenon that can help fulfill our psychological need to belong—providing similar benefits to the social support achieved through religious, professional, or other affiliations. “We’ve known for decades that social support—our tribal network—is largely responsible for keeping people mentally sound. We really do have a need to connect with others in some way.” |
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Post by 溪山 on Feb 10, 2018 2:03:14 GMT -5
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Post by 溪山 on Mar 1, 2020 23:54:03 GMT -5
Herd Mentality ExplainedA new research study sheds light on a behavior that is consistent among many species — that is, making decisions based upon the actions of others. Scientists at the University of Leeds believe they may have found why humans flock like sheep and birds, subconsciously following a minority of individuals. Researchers discovered that it takes a minority of just five percent to influence a crowd’s direction — and that the other 95 percent follow without realizing it. The findings could have major implications for directing the flow of large crowds, such as sporting events or public rallies or gatherings. The results may also be particularly useful in disaster scenarios where verbal communication may be difficult. ..............
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