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“Together in suffering, truly in trouble” – a study of cultural rituals in ultras supporters based on identity fusion theory

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  • Chentianlei Su

    (Chongqing Technology and Business University)

  • Wangyang Li

    (Chongqing Technology and Business University)

  • Bin Liang

    (Chongqing Technology and Business University)

  • Peishan Li

    (Chongqing Three Gorges University)

Abstract

Certain ritual elements in collective rituals are thought to trigger “identity fusion” among group members - an intrinsic feeling of being one with the group organization. This study aims to identify the key factors contributing to identity fusion in home and away game attendance. By analyzing the home and away game attendance and expedition behaviors of Chengdu Blades Ultras supporters (N = 206), we explored the associations between emotional intensity, cheering behavior without causal relation with win and lose, and inter-supporter synchronicity with identity fusion. The results are as follows: Study 1 showed that ~58.2% of the supporters in the sample exhibited a high degree of identity fusion characteristics. Study 2 showed that opaque causal behaviors (p = 0.002), synchronous behaviors (p

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  • Chentianlei Su & Wangyang Li & Bin Liang & Peishan Li, 2025. "“Together in suffering, truly in trouble” – a study of cultural rituals in ultras supporters based on identity fusion theory," Palgrave Communications, Palgrave Macmillan, vol. 12(1), pages 1-20, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:pal:palcom:v:12:y:2025:i:1:d:10.1057_s41599-025-05575-4
    DOI: 10.1057/s41599-025-05575-4
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