The psychology of sports fans, with Daniel Wann, PhD
Are you a sports \u201csuperfan\u201d? Or do you wonder what\u2019s driving the superfans in your life? Daniel Wann, PhD, of Murray State University, talks about why being a fan is usually good for people\u2019s mental health, how they choose the teams they root for, why some are fair-weather fans while others love to cheer for the underdog, how fandom is changing among younger people, and whether a crowd of supportive fans can affect the outcome of a game. For transcripts, links and more information, please visit the Speaking of Psychology Homepage.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices