Football Fans' Opınıons On The Source Of Vıolence

Abstract

This study aims to guide people toward the essence of sports, whose primary purpose is friendship, brotherhood, and competition, by gathering opinions about the source of violence among football fans. Therefore, the aim of the study is to identify the factors that cause violence in football based on various variables and to help take the necessary precautions after assessing the situation.

A descriptive survey model was used in the study. Along with the descriptive survey, the "Fans' Views on the Sources of Violence in Football" survey was administered to the study group to assess the tendency of football fans in Turkey towards violence. The study group consisted of 905 football fans randomly selected on a voluntary basis, both in physical settings and through social media fan groups. It was concluded that referee decisions and sports media are the most significant factors that increase violence in football. It can be said that male and young fans are more prone to violence. The average level of violence increases with decreasing educational attainment. Concepts such as respect for decency and honesty positively influence fans' tendency towards violence.