Folklore of Football
Research questionnaire - University of Hertfordshire.

By completing this questionnaire you will be taking part in a study about football fan rituals and beliefs. Your responses will be used to enhance understanding of the topic as part of an MA assessed assignment. The questionnaire is anonymous and participation in this study is completely voluntary. Please be aware that if you decide to participate, you may stop participating at any time and you may decide not to answer any specific question.

The researcher will maintain the confidentiality of the research records or data, and all data will be destroyed in 12 months.

By submitting this form you are indicating that you consent to taking part in the study and are over the age of 18.

If you have any questions, or would like to see a full copy of the University of Hertfordshire ethics approval for this study, please contact me at jenny_osullivan@hotmail.co.uk.

Thank you in advance for your participation!

Jenny O'Sullivan
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Which football team do you support? *
In every day life, how superstitious do you consider yourself to be? *
Not at all superstitious
Extremely superstitious
How do you usually watch your team?
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How often do you watch your team at a football ground/stadium?
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For how many years have you been watching your team?
What do you wear on match day that shows affiliation to your team and why? Please give details below.
Where would you wear the items mentioned above? (please select all that apply)
Who do you usually watch a match with, if anyone?
What do you do to prepare for each match you go to? For example, do you always meet at the same cafe/pub? Always walk on the same side of the road? Please give details below.
When at the ground, what do you do during the match? Do you always stand or sit in the same place? Is there something you always do at half time? Do you display a banner? Please give details below.
What songs or chants are associated with your team? What tune do they follow?
If songs or chants start spontaneously during the match based on something that has happened, where do you think these start from?
Do you usually join in with singing/chanting at the match?
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Do you do, wear or carry anything for luck? Please give details below.
How concerned would you be about the impact on your team's performance if you did not do, wear or carry this thing?
Not at all concerned
Very concerned
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Is there anything you would avoid doing to ensure good luck for your team? Please give details below.
Did you learn your matchday traditions from someone else, if so who? How were they transmitted? Please give details below.
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