Violence Flashcards
What are the reasons for athlete violence?
- ‘win at all costs’
- Trait aggression
- Frustration
- Loss of identity
- Role in team
- Social learning
What are the two types of violence?
Spontaneous
Premeditated
How does ‘win at all costs’ cause violence?
Players can play for teams that associate with a place and then become protective leading to violence
How does trait aggression lead to violence?
If a player has a trait to act aggressively they will more likely commit a violent act
How can frustration cause violence?
Obstacle to a goal can cause aggressive behaviour
How can loss of identity cause violence?
Deindividualisation; when you lose your sense of being an individual, leading to violence
How does role in the team cause violence?
The individual’s role in the team is to be the ‘enforcer’ and ‘take the fight to the opposition’
How does the social learning theory cause violence?
People are more likely to act violently if their significant others do
What are the reasons for spectator violence?
- Gang culture
- Media hype
- Derby games
- Deindividualisation
How does gang culture cause spectator violence?
If behaviour is defined by the group, people cannot be held personally responsible
How can derby games cause spectator violence?
Fans show loyalty to the local area meaning they are violent towards local rivals
Why do the media enhance violence in local derbies?
By building up local derbies to boost viewership
What are the implications of violence on sport?
- Bad reputation
- Reduced participation and spectatorship
What are the implications of violence on performers?
- Banned and fined
- Lose sponsorship on role model status
What are the implications of violence on society?
- Cost of policing events
- Bad reputation