The Investigation of Motivation Role on Team Identity of Football Fans in Sistan and Baluchestan University

The purpose of this study was to investigation of Motivation Role on Team Identity of Football Fans in Sistan and Baluchestan University. This study is descriptive and correlational one. Statistical population included all students and Staff of Sistan and Baluchestan University in the academic year of 2012-2013. Since the size of the statistical population was over 10,000 people, Based on Sample Table of Morgan, Sample size was determined 384 people. For data collection, Trail and Jame's team identity questionnaire (2001) and Gao et,al and motivation questionnaire (2009) were used. Validity of the questionnaires were confirmed by professors of physical education for reliability of questionnaires used, Cronbach's alpha coefficient, respectively were 0.94 and 0.88. Data were analyzed by inferential statistics, including Pearson correlation and stepwise multiple regression. Results showed that motivation fans have significant correlation with their team's identity (r =0.68). Also, except variable escape (escape from boredom), other variables (social interaction, entertainment, team affiliation, achievement and family) were able to be the significant predictor of team identify. Entertainment with beta (β= 0.514) was a stronger predictor for team identity.