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The revised model for initial and continued involvement in fantasy football

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Fantasy football (FF) is an online game that has become an increasingly important part of how fans consume the sport. Wilkins et al.’s (2023) Model for Initial and Continued Involvement in Fantasy Football (MICIFF) proposed several possible motivations for why individuals play FF. The present study aimed to examine the validity of this model to provide evidence for the potential applications that can be drawn. In addition, potential age-related differences in perspectives were also explored. Integrative content analysis of qualitative responses from 698 FF players revealed support for 12 of the 15 factors in the model. No evidence was found for two factors, whilst amendments were made to another factor. Two new factors emerged from the analysis. Chi-square tests identified significant differences between younger and older adults in five factors. These changes are reflected in a revised Model for Initial and Continued Involvement in Fantasy Football (r-MICIFF). The findings enhance our understanding of why individuals participate in FF, and we discuss the potential implications of this for both players and stakeholders in the game.

Source: Entertainment Computing

DOI: 10.1016/j.entcom.2024.100917

Authors: Luke Wilkins, Jamie Churchyard, Zoella Zaborski, Ross Dowsett, Gary Britton

Institutions: La Trobe University, University of West London, Deakin University, Nottingham Trent University, Queen Mary University of London

Language: English

Topic: Digital Games and Media

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $2,760

OpenAlex ID: W4405484834

FWCI: 2.167

Cites: 46

Cited by: 3

Related to: 10