Fan Ties and Friendships: A Longitudinal Network Study of Division III Sports on Campus

Volume: 14, Issue: 1
Published: Feb 26, 2021
Abstract
The purpose of this longitudinal actor-based network study is to examine the evolution of sport fan ties and friendship ties on Division III campuses. Using two years of network data from a cohort of new students at a Division III institution, a SIENA model is developed to empirically test the co-evolution of fan ties and friendship ties. Grounded in student development, sport consumer behavior, and network theories, the overarching goal of this...
Paper Details
Title
Fan Ties and Friendships: A Longitudinal Network Study of Division III Sports on Campus
Published Date
Feb 26, 2021
Volume
14
Issue
1
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