An examination of dysfunctional sport fans: Method of classification and relationships with problem behaviors

Journal of Leisure Research

Volumn 38, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 168-186

  Wakefield, Kirk L ^a   Wann, Daniel L ^b  

^a BAYLOR UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Alcohol; Fan attendance; Identification; Sports; Violence

Indexed keywords

SPORT; VIOLENCE;

EID: 33744541180     PISSN: 00222216     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00222216.2006.11950074     Document Type: Article

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