The games that make us scream, “This is March.”
Who are you rooting for this year?
Do you think there’s going to be a Cinderella team?
It seems like everyone catchesMarch Madnessfever each year.
Safe to say that the stakes are high.
That possibility is what keeps viewers glued to their TVs.
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This happens when someone feels emotionally and socially connected to a team and their other fans.
Theres a number of reasons for this fan identification, Dr. Shapiro says.
Ultimately, fan identification comes down to social connectedness with others and a feeling of belonging.
March Madness, Dr. Shipherd adds, is a highly emotional experience and brings people together.
And we can all use some more community in our lives.
Yeah, it’s that same feeling.
Sports can be viewed as a microcosm of society, she explains.
An underdog team also plays into our emotions, per Dr. Shipherd.
But, people also hope for a Cinderella team from a justice perspective.
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So go ahead, find your underdog this year, and support them loudly and proudly.
But, people love a huge upset.
you’ve got the option to also watch coverage on theMarch Madness App.
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