Fantasy Sports as Markers of a New Collective Identity and a Motivation to Participation in Social Activities (Mainly for Men)

By analyzing the responses of 1075 fantasy sports players, the paper highlights the differences among players of the four leading North American team sports of football, baseball, basketball, and hockey. Motivations for participation vary in each of these sports. Whereas the study confirms that fantasy football is the most prominent among the four, it also highlights key characteristics that define fantasy baseball, basketball, and hockey...