The Psychology Behind Sports-Related Domestic Violence | Dr. Erik Fisher

06/04/2025 1 min

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In this compelling episode, Dr. E... delves into the intense emotional connections fans have with their sports teams and the alarming rise in domestic violence incidents following major sporting events. He discusses how aligning personal integrity with team performance can lead to extreme reactions, especially after unexpected losses.Studies have shown a significant increase in domestic violence reports following major sporting events. For instance, research indicates that calls to police reporting men's assaults on their wives or intimate partners rose 10% in areas where the local NFL team lost a game they were favored to win. Dr. Fisher emphasizes the importance of self-reflection and emotional regulation, urging fans to examine their responses to their teams' performances and to seek healthier ways to process disappointment and frustration.🔔 Watch the full episode here: [https://youtube.com/@ErikFisherakaDrE]Follow Dr. E... for more insights:📍Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/dr_e_presents]📍Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/share/1BkhUS8X4w/?mibextid=wwXIfr]📍LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/doctore]📍TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.epresents]📍Twitter/X: [https://x.com/dctre]📍Spotify Podcast:[https://open.spotify.com/show/3w9W0ZOwfwXkbxeFO5ChWG?si=apAiDAcwTxqhQl-xXWzAoA]#DrErikFisher #SportsPsychology #DomesticViolenceAwareness #EmotionalHealth #FanBehavior #NFL #SuperBowl #EmotionalRegulation #MentalHealth #SportsFans #Integrity #SelfReflection #HealthyCoping

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