CHFA | Psychology Department Showcase: Completed Projects
Bed Time or Game Time: The Effect of Chronotype Matching on Spectators Moods
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
Psychology
Minor
Behavioral Sciences
List all Project Mentors & Advisor(s)
Dr. Daniel Wann
Presentation Format
Oral Presentation
Abstract/Description
The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between a person’s chronotype and their mood at a sporting event. 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). Sport fans are impacted in many ways by their interests in sport, teams, and players, including affective, behavioral, and cognitive reactions (Wann & James, 2019). It is hypothesized that participants who attend a 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. Given that this relationship has not been previously studied, the current investigation will fill a void in the literature. Results indicated that everyone, despite their chronotype, was happier at the day game. The most negative mood was reported by night people watching the night game. There were no significant effects found on energy.
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Psychology: Completed Projects
Bed Time or Game Time: The Effect of Chronotype Matching on Spectators Moods
The purpose of this study is to examine the relationship between a person’s chronotype and their mood at a sporting event. 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). Sport fans are impacted in many ways by their interests in sport, teams, and players, including affective, behavioral, and cognitive reactions (Wann & James, 2019). It is hypothesized that participants who attend a 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. Given that this relationship has not been previously studied, the current investigation will fill a void in the literature. Results indicated that everyone, despite their chronotype, was happier at the day game. The most negative mood was reported by night people watching the night game. There were no significant effects found on energy.