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Psychology Of Sports Fandom

A look at how being a sports fan can improve well-being.

Aired 11/02/2022

QED With Dr. B

Psychology Of Sports Fandom

Clip: Season 2 Episode 1 | 6m 6sVideo has Closed Captions

A look at how being a sports fan can improve well-being.

Dr. Daniel Wann, Professor of Psychology at Murray State University, talks about his research in the psychology of sport fandom and why we become fans. He explains how being a sports fan can improve psychological well-being of the individual, and how sports can impact an entire community.

Aired 11/02/2022

QED With Dr. B is a local public television program presented by WOSU

Support for QED with Dr. B is provided by Battelle, American Electric Power Foundation, Bath & Body Works Foundation, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and William and Diane Dawson Foundation.

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