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Department of Physical Activity and Sport, Faculty of Sport Sciences, PhD Student
The COVID-19 pandemic has paralysed the global economy, forcing the cancellation of many sports events around the world. Faced with this new situation of normality in professional sports events, this study examines the perceived social impact of a post-COVID-19 professional cycling event, assessing the influence of fear and health concerns on residents’ perception. The sample was made up of a total of 349 residents, 62.8% male and 37.2% female with an average age of 40. A resident's social impact perception questionnaire was used. Data collection was carried out post-event through online surveys via Facebook. A cluster analysis was carried out taking as a dependent variable, concern or fear for health and the increase in the number of infections of COVID-19. The cluster analysis identified three groups of residents (Safe, Neutral and Unsafe), showing statistically significant differences in the residents’ perceived social impact of the event between groups. The ‘Safe’ group valued all dimensions of social impact perception more positively than the ‘Neutral’ and ‘Unsafe’ groups. The socio-demographic profile presented differences according to gender and event attendance. The findings of this study help to better understand the social perception of residents in the host city in a pandemic situation and how fear can affect their perceptions of the event. Knowing the opinion of the residents and having their involvement and support in the organisation of sports events is a key factor for the success of these competitions in cities. In this situation of uncertainty, it is necessary to be aware of these perceptions and to develop strategies to involve the citizens in the development of these events.
José Miguel Vegara-Ferri; Jesús G. Pallarés; Salvador Angosto. Differences in residents’ social impact perception of a cycling event based on the fear of the COVID-19 pandemic. European Sport Management Quarterly 2021, 21, 374 -390.
AMA StyleJosé Miguel Vegara-Ferri, Jesús G. Pallarés, Salvador Angosto. Differences in residents’ social impact perception of a cycling event based on the fear of the COVID-19 pandemic. European Sport Management Quarterly. 2021; 21 (3):374-390.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJosé Miguel Vegara-Ferri; Jesús G. Pallarés; Salvador Angosto. 2021. "Differences in residents’ social impact perception of a cycling event based on the fear of the COVID-19 pandemic." European Sport Management Quarterly 21, no. 3: 374-390.
The current COVID-19 pandemic has paralysed whole countries, which have had to confine their entire population and this changed people’s lives worldwide. The aim of this study is to identify the reasons for and the level of commitment to physical activity among the Spanish population during confinement and the return to the “new normal”. A sample of 1025 amateurs, 534 males and 491 females with an average age of 35 years old were interviewed using an online survey that collected their motives for practising sport and their commitment to physical activity. A cluster analysis combining hierarchical and non-hierarchical methods was performed, identifying three groups of amateurs: High Commitment (n = 650), Moderate Commitment (n = 324), and Low Commitment (n = 81). The main motives shown by the different groups were psychological motives related to an improved or managed general or emotional well-being. Regarding commitment, all the groups showed higher scores in enthusiasm for physical activity than affliction from sport. The variables referring to gender, educational level and sports habits showed differences that enabled the identification of the different groups. These findings highlight the importance of conducting segmentation studies that provide specific population profiles to improve the action strategies of governments and specialists.
Salvador Angosto; Rosendo Berengüí; José Miguel Vegara-Ferri; José María López-Gullón. Motives and Commitment to Sport in Amateurs during Confinement: A Segmentation Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 2020, 17, 7398 .
AMA StyleSalvador Angosto, Rosendo Berengüí, José Miguel Vegara-Ferri, José María López-Gullón. Motives and Commitment to Sport in Amateurs during Confinement: A Segmentation Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2020; 17 (20):7398.
Chicago/Turabian StyleSalvador Angosto; Rosendo Berengüí; José Miguel Vegara-Ferri; José María López-Gullón. 2020. "Motives and Commitment to Sport in Amateurs during Confinement: A Segmentation Study." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 17, no. 20: 7398.
Small-scale sports events are a good strategy for communities seeking to attract visitors and are one of the major attractions of sustainable sports tourism. The aim of this study to determine which factors influence the future intentions of the tourist involved in small-scale sports events. The sample was composed of 236 subjects who participated in a half-marathon in Spain. The results of the Exploratory Factor Analysis (EFA) and Confirmatory Factor Analysis (CFA) provide support for the applicability of the tourists’ perception questionnaire in the context of sports events. The results of both validity (convergent and discriminant) and reliability (internal consistency) analyses were satisfactory. The results indicated that this scale had 18 items distributed in six factors (communication, staff, electronic wordofmouth, destination image, satisfaction and future intentions). The proposal model revealed that satisfaction is a mediated factor between staff and destination image with future intentions of repeating the event. Electronic word of mouth and satisfaction were influencing factors that predicted the tourists’ future intentions. This finding suggests that this questionnaire can be a useful tool in measuring tourist perception on a small-scale sports events scale, allowing a better understanding of the reasons that lead a tourist to select a certain destination and sports event.
José Vegara-Ferri; José López-Gullón; Irena Valantine; Arturo Díaz Suárez; Salvador Angosto. Factors Influencing the Tourist’s Future Intentions in Small-Scale Sports Events. Sustainability 2020, 12, 8103 .
AMA StyleJosé Vegara-Ferri, José López-Gullón, Irena Valantine, Arturo Díaz Suárez, Salvador Angosto. Factors Influencing the Tourist’s Future Intentions in Small-Scale Sports Events. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (19):8103.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJosé Vegara-Ferri; José López-Gullón; Irena Valantine; Arturo Díaz Suárez; Salvador Angosto. 2020. "Factors Influencing the Tourist’s Future Intentions in Small-Scale Sports Events." Sustainability 12, no. 19: 8103.
The aim of the study is to evaluate the social perception of older adults, resident in the host communities where the stage of “La Vuelta” 2019 starts or ends, identifying the possible existing groups and comparing the results before and during the event. Community support is a critical factor in ensuring the success of a major sports event and in generating a greater sense of community involvement. In order to analyze the social perception of the event, 521 older adults were interviewed using a questionnaire of 27 items. Data were collected online in the pre-event period and face-to-face in the on-site period using tablets. A t-test and cluster analysis was carried out to identify different residents’ opinions. The results showed an improvement in the perception of the positive and negative impacts in the in situ period with respect to the pre-event. Three clusters were identified (Positives, Moderates, Haters) with the Positives group being the most represented in each of the periods. The findings suggest that a high level of future intentions for positive behavior can benefit the intangible characteristics of the event and host communities, and that these population groups can better harness the tangible benefits of sports events.
José Miguel Vegara-Ferri; José María López-Gullón; Ricardo José Ibanez-Pérez; María Carboneros; Salvador Angosto. Segmenting the Older Resident’s Perception of a Major Cycling Event. Sustainability 2020, 12, 4010 .
AMA StyleJosé Miguel Vegara-Ferri, José María López-Gullón, Ricardo José Ibanez-Pérez, María Carboneros, Salvador Angosto. Segmenting the Older Resident’s Perception of a Major Cycling Event. Sustainability. 2020; 12 (10):4010.
Chicago/Turabian StyleJosé Miguel Vegara-Ferri; José María López-Gullón; Ricardo José Ibanez-Pérez; María Carboneros; Salvador Angosto. 2020. "Segmenting the Older Resident’s Perception of a Major Cycling Event." Sustainability 12, no. 10: 4010.