ABSTRACT

Research questions

The COVID-19 pandemic has paralysed the global economy, forcing the cancellation of many sports events around the world. Faced with this new situation of normality in professional sports events, this study examines the perceived social impact of a post-COVID-19 professional cycling event, assessing the influence of fear and health concerns on residents’ perception.

Research method

The sample was made up of a total of 349 residents, 62.8% male and 37.2% female with an average age of 40. A resident's social impact perception questionnaire was used. Data collection was carried out post-event through online surveys via Facebook. A cluster analysis was carried out taking as a dependent variable, concern or fear for health and the increase in the number of infections of COVID-19.

Results and findings

The cluster analysis identified three groups of residents (Safe, Neutral and Unsafe), showing statistically significant differences in the residents’ perceived social impact of the event between groups. The ‘Safe’ group valued all dimensions of social impact perception more positively than the ‘Neutral’ and ‘Unsafe’ groups. The socio-demographic profile presented differences according to gender and event attendance.

Implications

The findings of this study help to better understand the social perception of residents in the host city in a pandemic situation and how fear can affect their perceptions of the event. Knowing the opinion of the residents and having their involvement and support in the organisation of sports events is a key factor for the success of these competitions in cities. In this situation of uncertainty, it is necessary to be aware of these perceptions and to develop strategies to involve the citizens in the development of these events.

中文翻译：

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基于对 COVID-19 大流行的恐惧，居民对自行车赛事的社会影响认知的差异

摘要

研究问题

COVID-19 大流行使全球经济陷入瘫痪，迫使世界各地的许多体育赛事取消。面对职业体育赛事中这种常态化的新情况，本研究考察了 COVID-19 后职业自行车赛事的感知社会影响，评估了恐惧和健康问题对居民感知的影响。

研究方法

样本共由349名居民组成，其中男性占62.8%，女性占37.2%，平均年龄为40岁。使用居民社会影响感知问卷。数据收集是在活动后通过 Facebook 在线调查进行的。对健康的担忧或恐惧以及 COVID-19 感染人数的增加作为因变量进行了聚类分析。

结果和发现

聚类分析确定了三组居民（安全、中立和不安全），显示居民对事件对社会影响的感知差异具有统计学意义。“安全” GROU p重视社会影响感知的各个方面更积极比“中性”和“不安全”的群体。社会人口特征根据性别和活动出席情况呈现差异。

影响

这项研究的结果有助于更好地了解大流行情况下主办城市居民的社会观念，以及恐惧如何影响他们对事件的看法。了解居民的意见并让他们参与和支持体育赛事的组织是这些赛事在城市取得成功的关键因素。在这种不确定的情况下，有必要了解这些看法并制定策略让公民参与这些事件的发展。