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What is the key question in social psychology regarding football hooliganism?
How can knowledge of social psychology be used to explain football hooliganism and can anything be done to
reduce
the problem?
What does A01 focus on in the context of football violence?
Describing the problems caused by football violence in society
Not focused on
psychological
theory or research
What is one problem that football violence creates in society?
It requires more police presence in local areas, costing
taxpayers
.
How did the pandemic highlight police resource allocation related to football violence?
During the
2020/21
season,
arrests
and
policing costs
decreased when fans were allowed in reduced numbers.
What was the cost of policing for Leeds United during the 2020/21 season?
£11,744
What was the average cost of policing per game for Leeds United in the 2018/19 season?
£4,700
How much did Merseyside Police spend on Liverpool home games during the same period?
Almost
£400,000
per season
What is the total annual cost spent on policing football matches in the UK?
£48 million
per year
How much can police claim back from clubs for policing costs?
About
£5.5 million
What is the cost of one ambulance trip related to football violence?
£419
What are some of the costs to the NHS due to football violence?
Costs include treatment for injuries like stitches, broken bones, and
psychological
damage.
What types of property damage occur due to football violence?
Public transport systems
, shops, and homes can be
vandalized
or damaged.
What are some consequences for people living near football grounds?
They may experience
property damage
and increased
insurance costs
.
What are some other societal costs of football violence?
Police injuries
,
innocent bystanders
hurt, and
psychological damage
to children.
How can knowledge of social psychology be applied to football violence?
By applying theories like
Realistic Conflict Theory
and
Social Identity Theory
.
What does Social Identity Theory suggest about football fans?
Fans categorize themselves as part of an
in-group
and view rival fans as an
out-group
.
What is the role of social comparison in football hooliganism?
Fans compare their team favorably to rivals, which can escalate
hostility
.
How does Realistic Conflict Theory explain football hooliganism?
It explains it through competition for limited resources, leading to
intergroup hostility
.
What situational factor plays a key role in hooliganism?
Social norms
that encourage violence within certain fan groups.
What is deindividuation in the context of football crowds?
It is the loss of self-awareness in a crowd, leading to
extreme
behavior.
What interventions could reduce football hooliganism?
Encourage positive interactions between rival fans (
contact theory
)
Promote shared objectives (
superordinate goals
)
Change
social norms
within fan cultures
Increase
police visibility
and security measures
What is the impact of hooliganism on local businesses?
Shopkeepers may lose revenue and need to invest in
security measures
.
How does football violence affect children living near stadiums?
Children can suffer
psychological
damage from witnessing violence.
What is the effect of hooliganism on police resources?
It strains police resources and increases costs for
taxpayers
.
What is the significance of the Minimal Groups Experiment in relation to football violence?
It illustrates how categorization can lead to
in-group favoritism
and
out-group hostility
.
How can changing social norms help reduce hooliganism?
By promoting positive behavior through public campaigns and reducing
anonymity
in crowds.