Effect of Communication Method and Identity Perception on Charitable Actions in Sports Teams: Findings from Facial Expression and Gaze Observation Studies
In the digital age, social media platforms like Twitter have become a powerful tool for spreading charitable messages, particularly on sports team accounts. A recent study has shed light on the factors that influence fan responses to these messages, focusing on the role of team identification and the framing of messages.
The study, which aimed to identify actual viewing behaviours and assess the influence of emotional appeals on prosocial behaviours, found that the framing of messages, whether positive or negative, can significantly impact how they are perceived by fans.
### Positive Framing
Positive framing, which emphasises the benefits and positive outcomes of charitable actions, can evoke feelings of joy and satisfaction among fans, encouraging more people to engage in charitable activities. Moreover, positive messages are often more engaging and likely to be shared, amplifying the reach of charitable campaigns and fostering a sense of community among fans.
### Negative Framing
On the other hand, negative framing, which highlights the need for charitable actions and the consequences of inaction, can create a sense of urgency and motivate fans to act out of empathy or a desire to alleviate suffering. Negative framing can be effective in prompting immediate action, as it often underscores the importance and necessity of contributing to a cause.
### The Role of Team Identification
The study reinforces the role of team identification as a key motivating factor in sport team charity campaigns. When fans strongly identify with a team, they are more likely to engage with and support charitable initiatives promoted by that team. This identification can lead to increased donations, community building, and emotional connection.
Highly identified sports team fans are more likely to engage in prosocial behaviours in response to charity messages that evoke feelings of sadness, the study reveals. This emotional engagement can increase empathy and encourage prosocial behaviours.
The insights gained from this study are valuable for sport practitioners in developing effective charity campaigns on sports team Twitter accounts. By understanding the role of team identification and emotional appeals, practitioners can optimize the impact of their charity campaigns, leading to increased engagement, donations, and community building among fans.
In conclusion, the framing of messages and the level of team identification can significantly influence how fans respond to charitable messages on sport team Twitter accounts. Positive framing can enhance engagement and encourage shared values, while negative framing can create urgency. Team identification strengthens fans' emotional connections, leading to increased support for charitable initiatives. These findings contribute to a broader understanding of emotional appeals in cause promotions on social media platforms, particularly in the context of sports team Twitter accounts.
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