Sitting in the stands last Sunday watching Brighton and Hove Albion take on Everton there was a palpable energy in the air. From the cheers and chants for home players to the booing of opposing players and officials, the atmosphere at the Amex stadium has already been credited with helping the Albion to reach the Premier League and hold their own in home matches.
It’s not just the football results that benefit from a good atmosphere at matches, however. Research shows that watching sport, particularly live sport, can also affect the health and well-being of supporters. Being part of the crowd, singing along with the chants and joining in the cheering gives people a sense of being part of something ‘bigger’, a sense of social cohesion fostered by the (mostly good-natured) ‘us’ and ‘them’ mentality…..Please click here to read the full blog at the Cost of Living Blogsite
