January 2023 PMID 36684908

Attending live sporting events predicts subjective wellbeing and reduces loneliness.

Helen Keyes, Sarah Gradidge, Nicola Gibson, Annelie Harvey, Shyanne Roeloffs, Magdalena Zawisza, Suzanna Forwood

Mentions

66
Peak: 41 in Mar 2023
across 6 sources since Mar 2023

Extended reach

1,236,129
potential audience

Total likes

2,346

Video views

155,672

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Mar 2023 – Dec 2025

Where it's discussed

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall tone shows strong agreement and high interest, with discussions referencing the research's implications for mental health and social well-being, such as mentions that attending live sporting events 'boosts well-being' and 'reduces loneliness.' Words like 'proven,' 'scientifically documented,' and calls to 'stop shaming' reflect both respect for the study and an intention to challenge social stigma, indicating engagement with the potential societal impact.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most posts strongly support and affirm the findings of the publication, emphasizing the positive effects of attending live sporting events.

InterestHigh interest

The majority express high interest, referencing specific studies, benefits, and the broader relevance of the research.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts reflect moderate depth, with some sharing personal opinions, promoting the study, or encouraging others to not be ashamed of liking sports.

ImpactHigh impact

Discussions suggest these findings could influence public health perspectives and societal attitudes toward sports attendance.

Abstract in brief

  • Attending live sporting events (LSEs) is linked to higher subjective wellbeing, such as increased life satisfaction and a greater sense that life is worthwhile, as well as reduced loneliness, beyond demographic factors.
  • The study found that LSE attendance did not significantly affect happiness and anxiety levels, but it contributed positively to some wellbeing aspects, with small effect sizes similar to factors like employment.
  • Despite the small variance explained, these findings suggest that LSE attendance could be a scalable and accessible way to improve public wellbeing and reduce loneliness, which can have meaningful health outcomes.

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Just in time for March Madness comes this study, which shows -- amazingly -- that seeing a live sporting event in person boosts well-being and reduces loneliness as much as getting a job. Link: https://t.co/NHIVATCzcY https://t.co/wF7Nqh6tN1

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“Attending live sporting events predicts subjective wellbeing and reduces loneliness” by Helen Keyes et al. Frontiers in Public Health https://t.co/uWaV5Q7bjX

Mar 18, 2023 · 8 likes · 4 shares · 506,744 followers View post →
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Geniş çaplı bir araştırma, canlı spor etkinliklerine katılmanın öznel refahı artırdığını ve yalnızlığı azalttığını ortaya koymuş. Araştırmacılar, canlı spor etkinliklerinin refahı artırmak için değerli bir halk sağlığı aracı olabileceğini öne sürmüşler. https://t.co/mlNTYVUwPZ https://t.co/eQXPy6sGHg

May 27, 2023 · 53 followers View post →
Andrew Bryk
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"Attending live sporting events results in higher scores of two major measurements of subjective well-being – life satisfaction and a sense of “life being worthwhile” – as well as lower levels of loneliness." https://t.co/i1BNMd4t9t

Apr 25, 2023 · 1 like · 1,192 followers View post →
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Diwakar Kishore
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Viewing live sporting events with higher levels of life satisfaction and lower levels of loneliness - but is there a fund to allow PhD students to attend live sporting events? https://t.co/o6t2RqjFTI

Apr 4, 2023 · 467 followers View post →
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عنوان الدراسة: حضور الاحداث الرياضية الحية يزيد العافية الذاتية ويقلل الشعور بالوَحدة / Attending live sporting events predicts subjective wellbeing and reduces loneliness https://t.co/ldnPoiEpVF

Apr 1, 2023 · 1 like · 1,213 followers View post →
Gail Sideman
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A story from the past week that's not getting enough attention -- but noted in my newsletter #PRPositive: WATCHING sports is good for your health, y'all! (data here

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Kathy Flaherty
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Mar 28, 2023 · 8,258 followers View post →
Margy Lang
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Benefits of being a spectator at live sports events: a sense of worthiness, well-being, and reduction in loneliness, as documented in this study. https://t.co/6vpGv8vhlZ #mentalhealth #fansinstands #Wellbeing

Mar 27, 2023 · 889 followers View post →
IvánSh
@ivavitz · X

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