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NFL Losses Triggers Domestic Violence?


If this is happening with American football, just imagine how much more with soccer!:

‘Losses by local NFL teams may trigger episodes of domestic violence among their fans, a new study suggests. Researchers examined domestic violence reports in 1995-2006 and found that upsets of home teams matched up with an 8% bump in incidents of domestic violence. The surge in violence almost doubled when traditional rivals, such the Bears and Packers, squared off.
‘The new violence occurred in the 3 hours following the game’s end, supporting the notion that the painful loss triggered the episode. The researchers don’t suggest that football is to blame: The upset likely just provides a trigger. “In a world without football, acts of abuse might merely get postponed, only to be brought on later by some other source of anger,” writes Ray Fisman for Slate.’

3 comments on “NFL Losses Triggers Domestic Violence?

  1. LOL Right. Great observation again David.
    And you’re the third buddy who praised the new theme.
    Thanks a lot for the encouragement!

  2. Interesting, and not surprising.

    It’s kind of funny… when a study reveals a link between football and violence, football isn’t a direct cause. When a study reveals a link between video games and violence it’s the end of the world.

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