The older the wiser? Determinants of misbehavior in team contests.

Published In: Social Science Quarterly (Wiley-Blackwell), 2023, v. 104, n. 5. P. 1170 1 of 3
Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3
Authored By: Lackner, Mario; Sonnabend, Hendrik 3 of 3

Abstract

Objective: We empirically investigate age and ability as potentially important drivers of individual misconduct in team contests. Methods: We estimate fixed effects regression models using data from top‐level soccer. In addition, we carry out a comprehensive sensitivity analysis. Results: Our estimates indicate a significant positive association between a player's age, on the one hand, and his (relative) ability, on the other, with the propensity to misbehave. Conclusion: Our results are consistent with social learning theory, in the sense that the high‐status group of players may have learned that the consequences of misbehavior are small and manageable. Furthermore, we demonstrate that misbehavior is costly to both the players and their teams. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Additional Information

Source:Social Science Quarterly (Wiley-Blackwell). 2023/09, Vol. 104, Issue 5, p1170
Document Type:Article
Subject Area:Health and Medicine
Publication Date:2023
ISSN:0038-4941
DOI:10.1111/ssqu.13306
Accession Number:171875755
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