Date on Honors Thesis

Spring 4-28-2025

Major

Psychology - Applied Behavior Analysis

Minor

Social and Behavioral Sciences

Examining Committee Member

Daniel Wann, PhD, Advisor

Examining Committee Member

Jana Hackathorn, PhD, Committee Member

Examining Committee Member

Michael Bordieri, PhD, Committee Member

Abstract/Description

Chronotypes have been shown to affect various aspects of life including health and day to day activities such as eating and exercising (Pacheco & Rehman, 2022). Research also indicates that chronotypes can have a direct impact on a person’s mood (Kim et al., 2021). The purpose of the current study was to examine the relationship between peoples’ chronotype and their mood at a sporting event. It was hypothesized that participants who attend the game at their preferred chronotype time will report being in a better mood and have higher levels of energy than if they attend a game that starts at a time that is inconsistent with their chronotype. Participants either attending a day or night Murray State basketball game completed a brief survey prior to the start of the game. The survey assessed for their chronotype, mood, and energy levels. Results revealed that energy levels were not significantly affected, however there were two significant main effects and a significant interaction in terms of mood. Mood was significantly influenced by both chronotype and time of game. A significant interaction also revealed that mood varied depending on whether the game aligned with the participant’s chronotype. Such information can help us gain a broader understanding of how chronotypes can impact the sport fandom.

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