| Autor: |
Jiru Guo, Hong Yang, Xiaoli Zhang |
| Jazyk: |
angličtina |
| Rok vydání: |
2024 |
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| Zdroj: |
Frontiers in Psychology, Vol 15 (2024) |
| Druh dokumentu: |
article |
| ISSN: |
1664-1078 |
| DOI: |
10.3389/fpsyg.2024.1471658 |
| Popis: |
BackgroundWhile engaging in sports is widely recognized for enhancing wellbeing, limited research has examined the effects of watching sports events on individuals’ subjective wellbeing. The mechanisms and pathways underlying this relationship remain unclear.ObjectivesThis study explores the correlation between watching sports events and the wellbeing of Chinese individuals, based on the theoretical framework of “spectator behavior → social interaction → emotional experience → happiness.” The aim is to investigate the mediating effects of social interaction and emotional experience, providing insights for promoting greater participation in sports events and supporting the healthy development of the sports industry.MethodsThe study involved 885 participants from five representative provinces and cities in China. Assessment tools included the Physical Activity Rating Scale, Social Interaction Questionnaire, Emotional Experience Questionnaire, and Subjective Wellbeing Scale. Data were analyzed using Stata and the PROCESS plug-in of SPSS for comprehensive multivariate statistical analysis.ResultsWatching sports events significantly and positively affects subjective wellbeing, social interaction, and emotional experience (p |
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