Examining Fans Levels of Respect for Opposing Opinions and Self-Control in Sports

The purpose of this research is to examine the fans' levels of respect for opposing views and self-control in sports. Fans over the age of 18 who support Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş teams were included in the research. A 5-question information survey and the respect for opposing views and self-control scale in sports developed by Gülle (2018) were administered to fans who wanted to participate in the research. Surveys were collected using Google Forms. The survey link was shared on social media groups where Galatasaray, Fenerbahçe and Beşiktaş fans are active. Since the data showed normal distribution, independent t test was used for double groups and analysis of variance was used for more than two groups. As a result of the research, it was found that there is a significant difference in favor of the hatred towards the opponent of the fans who do not participate in recreational activities and the hatred towards the opponent of the fans who use licensed products. It was found that there was a significant difference in the sub-dimensions of respect for the opponent and hatred towards the opponent according to the educational level of the fans. In our research, it was found that as the educational level increases, respect for the opponent increases, and as the education level decreases, the fans' hatred towards the opponent increases.