Factors influencing fans’ spectating experience and configuration effects in CBA league
2025

Factors Influencing Fans' Spectating Experience in CBA League

Sample size: 274 publication 10 minutes Evidence: high

Author Information

Author(s): Yu Duan, Fan Hongwei, Zhang Ning

Primary Institution: Institute of Sport Training, Chengdu Sport University, Chengdu, China

Hypothesis

This study explores the complex causal relationships affecting fans' spectator experience in the CBA League.

Conclusion

The study identifies multiple factors that positively influence the satisfaction of fans' spectator experience in the CBA League.

Supporting Evidence

  • The study found that Sense, Feel, Think, Act, Relate, and Spectator Service all positively affect spectator satisfaction.
  • None of the identified factors were necessary conditions for high satisfaction.
  • Six grouping paths for enhancing spectator experience were identified.

Takeaway

This study looks at what makes fans happy when they watch basketball games and how to make their experience better.

Methodology

The study used Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) and Fuzzy-set Qualitative Comparative Analysis (fsQCA) to analyze data from questionnaires.

Potential Biases

Potential bias due to reliance on self-reported data from questionnaires.

Limitations

The study primarily focused on internal factors and did not consider external influences such as economic conditions or public interest in basketball.

Participant Demographics

{"gender_distribution":{"male":67.5,"female":32.5},"age_distribution":{"under_18":3.7,"18-25":63.1,"26-30":25.5,"31-40":5.5,"41-50":2.2}}

Statistical Information

P-Value

p<0.001

Statistical Significance

p<0.001

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

10.1371/journal.pone.0316706

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