Comparing Lakers fans and Clippers fans -- on the analyst's couch
A psychologist analyzes fans of both teams, and comes up with some interesting finds. I’m not one for generalizing a whole fanbase, but for the most part these seem to ring true for my friends and I who are Laker fans. I’ve actually yet to meet a Clipper fan. Well, one before they obtained Chris Paul. (shots fired!)
“Lakers fans have an internal locus of control. This means they feel responsible for their own destiny. They attribute success to hard work and perseverance.
Clippers fans have a higher external locus of control. So they believe that fate, chance or luck determine events.”
Lakers fans thrive on power, prestige and predictability. Clippers fans value ideals and they cope better with ambiguity, spontaneity and misfortune.
Admittedly, the Lakers-Clippers relationship is a rivalry in progress, and seems to change almost hourly as the Clippers build success and respect. As the franchises’ fortunes turn, so might their fan bases, Lee notes.
If this success is sustained over the long haul, it would be expected to see some Lakers fans defect to [the Clippers’] side, particularly those who need to psychologically identify with the victors.”
Click the link to read the article.
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