Abstract
This study examines the information-seeking behavior of soccer fans on the world-wide web (WWW). Results based on the number of hits to soccer websites before and after 77 matches suggest that although information seeking increases post-win, it fails to reduce significantly post-loss (compared to a control). It is argued that seeking information on the Internet provides an opportunity for self-enhancement. It is further argued that people are able to seek information on the WWW that would normally be avoided due to its socially threatening nature.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 185-190 |
| Number of pages | 6 |
| Journal | CyberPsychology and Behavior |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 30 Apr 2000 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Medicine
- Communication
- Applied Psychology
- Human-Computer Interaction
