The Catharsis Effect 😌💨
- Idea: Releasing aggression makes you feel better! 😊
- BUT WARNING! ⚠️: Venting on PEOPLE → makes aggression WORSE! 📈
- Aggression breeds MORE aggression! 😤➡️😤😤
- Don't use "letting it out" as excuse! 🚫
Measuring Aggression 📊📋
- Aggression Questionnaire (Buss & Perry, 1992)
- Athletic Aggression Inventory (Bredemeier, 1978)
- Continuum of Injurious Acts (Bredemeier, 1985)
Six Situational Factors 🌡️📍
- Temperature 🌡️: Hotter = MORE aggressive! 🔥
- Victim's Intent 🤔: If you think they meant it → more aggressive response!
- Fear of Retaliation 😨: Scared of payback → less aggression
- Game Structure 📊: Tied games = LESS aggression! ⚖️
- Rivalry 🏆: Familiar rivals → more aggression!
- Goal Orientation 🎯: Ego-focused = less rule respect → more aggression!
Reducing Athlete Aggression 🛑💪
- Show NON-aggressive role models! 👤✅
- Give SEVERE penalties! ⚠️🔴
- Punishment must be BIGGER than reward! 📊
- Teach that aggression is NOT OK! 🚫
Reducing Fan Violence 👥🛑
- Watch known troublemakers! 👁️
- LIMIT alcohol! 🍺🚫
- Make events family-friendly! 👨👩👧👦
- Media should NOT glamorize violence! 📺❌
- Increase security! 🛡️
Key Takeaways 🔑
- Catharsis on people = BAD idea! ❌
- Aggression leads to MORE aggression! 😤📈
- Hot weather = more aggression! 🌡️🔥
- Punishment > Reward to reduce aggression! ⚖️
- Control environment to reduce fan violence! 🏟️