Differences in residents’ social impact perception of a cycling event based on the fear of the COVID-19 pandemic

Vegara-Ferri, José Miguel; Pallarés, Jesús G.; Angosto, Salvador

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Differences in residents’ social impact perception of a cycling event based on the fear of the COVID-19 pandemic

dc.contributor.author	Vegara-Ferri, José Miguel
dc.contributor.author	Pallarés, Jesús G.
dc.contributor.author	Angosto, Salvador
dc.contributor.department	Actividad Física y Deporte
dc.date.accessioned	2025-02-01T09:12:33Z
dc.date.available	2025-02-01T09:12:33Z
dc.date.issued	2021-03-24
dc.description	©2021 Authors This document is the published version of a published work that appeared in final form in European Sport Management Quarterly To access the final edited and published work see: https://doi.org/10.1080/16184742.2021.1903526
dc.description.abstract	©2021 Authors This document is the published version of a published work that appeared in final form in European Sport Management Quarterly To access the final edited and published work see: https://doi.org/10.1080/16184742.2021.1903526
dc.description.abstract	Research questions: 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. Research method: 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. Results and findings: The cluster analysis identified three groups of residents (Safe, Neutral and Unsafe), showing statistically significant differences in the residents’ perceived social impact of the evento 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. Implications: 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.	es
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dc.identifier.citation	European Sport Management Quarterly, 21(3), 374–390
dc.identifier.doi	https://doi.org/10.1080/16184742.2021.1903526
dc.identifier.issn	Print.: 1618-4742
dc.identifier.issn	Electronic.: 1746-031X
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10201/149923
dc.language	eng	es
dc.publisher	Taylor & Francis	es
dc.relation.publisherversion	https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/16184742.2021.1903526
dc.rights	info:eu-repo/semantics/embargoedAccess	es
dc.subject	Sport event
dc.subject	Social impact
dc.subject	Community support
dc.subject	Residents
dc.subject	Segmentation
dc.title	Differences in residents’ social impact perception of a cycling event based on the fear of the COVID-19 pandemic	es
dc.type	info:eu-repo/semantics/article	es
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