Associations between sociodemographic and behavioural variables, fanaticism and aggressiveness of soccer fans

Soccer fans’ aggressiveness has serious consequences for individuals and society. However, its predictive factors have been poorly investigated. This study aimed to examine variables that predict soccer aggressiveness. survey, correlational cross-sectional research involved 210 participants, which were equivalent in crowd type (105 belonging organized fan crowds 105 not crowds), sex age. The measurement instruments were: sociodemographic, occupational behavioural questionnaires; the Fanaticism Scale Football Fans; Buss Perry Aggression Questionnaire. Results showed high both groups correlations between fanaticism, sociodemographic variables. Furthermore, predictors of age time affiliated with crowd. Therefore, it is concluded fanaticism are important understanding this phenomenon.