Media Impact Research Project: A study on the UFC/MMA effects on the behavior of its fans/audience, compared to MLB/Baseballs effects on the behavior of its fans/audience
My theory is that the UFC and other MMA venues promote violence and have a direct effect of violent behavior in their audience. I would test my theory by surveying fans on their way out of the events, and then later on in a controlled environment. Then also do the same with Baseball fans. I would also use the observation technique and view (maybe record) the behavior of the fans attending these events. I would also research the amount of violent crime committed during or after the event on the grounds of the event and compare to the amount committed at a baseball game in the same town (per capita). One more way I could research would be calculating and comparing alcohol consumption at both events. I know from personal experience that stadiums/arenas take extra precautions when these events come to town. For example the restaurant I work for does not leave the tables set with knives or forks in fear of violent fans using them as weapons. I predict that I will find enhanced violent behavior in fans of UFC.
Good point about the alcohol. I took my kids to a WWE event at HP Pavilion a few years ago, and I thought we might witness a match right in our section between two very large dads when one spilled some beer on the other as he tried to squeeze by. F-bombs flying, right in front of their kids. Gross.
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