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The Perceived Social Impacts of the 2006 Football World Cup on Munich Residents

The Perceived Social Impacts of the 2006 Football World Cup on Munich Residents All major sporting events result in a variety of impacts upon the host community. To date, the majority of existing studies have focused upon the wider economic impacts, with few empirical studies of the social impacts upon local residents. This paper explores the perceived impacts of the 2006 Football World Cup upon residents of one of the host cities–Munich. Using a multi-stage sampling technique, 180 Munich residents were randomly selected. Of these, 132 agreed to participate in face-to-face interviews. Findings from the study suggested that the impacts were largely perceived as positive by residents, especially in terms of urban regeneration, increased sense of security, positive fan behaviour and the general atmosphere surrounding the event. Negative impacts, such as increased crime, prostitution, and displacement of local residents were perceived by fewer respondents. Further analysis demonstrates that such perceptions are not dependent upon socio-demographic factors such as age, gender or length of residence in the city. http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png Journal of Sport & Tourism Taylor & Francis

The Perceived Social Impacts of the 2006 Football World Cup on Munich Residents

Ohmann, Susanne; Jones, Ian; Wilkes, Keith
Journal of Sport & Tourism , Volume 11 (2): 24 – May 1, 2006
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1029-5399
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10.1080/14775080601155167
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Abstract

All major sporting events result in a variety of impacts upon the host community. To date, the majority of existing studies have focused upon the wider economic impacts, with few empirical studies of the social impacts upon local residents. This paper explores the perceived impacts of the 2006 Football World Cup upon residents of one of the host cities–Munich. Using a multi-stage sampling technique, 180 Munich residents were randomly selected. Of these, 132 agreed to participate in face-to-face interviews. Findings from the study suggested that the impacts were largely perceived as positive by residents, especially in terms of urban regeneration, increased sense of security, positive fan behaviour and the general atmosphere surrounding the event. Negative impacts, such as increased crime, prostitution, and displacement of local residents were perceived by fewer respondents. Further analysis demonstrates that such perceptions are not dependent upon socio-demographic factors such as age, gender or length of residence in the city.

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Journal of Sport & Tourism – Taylor & Francis

Published: May 1, 2006

Keywords: Social Impacts; Host Community; Urban Regeneration; Crime; Security; Displacement

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