Assessing community spirit: The psychosocial impact of major sporting events - A case study of the Jakarta e-Prix

P. Navitas*, Ilman Harun, R. Hidayat

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Abstract

Nations that host mega-events such as the FIFA World Cup and the Summer Olympics reap numerous benefits. Key benefits include economic growth and development. Besides economic benefits, mega-events can benefit society. The Formula E racing series were founded in 2014 to advocate for sustainable practices and renewable energy. Jakarta hosts Formula E to demonstrate its green transformation. Despite increased scholarly interest in mega-events impact, there is little community-level research on mega-events' social and physical capital impacts. It is crucial to capture and comprehend the enthusiasm and support of local communities to strategically enhance socioeconomic systems and infrastructure. This study aimed to determine the psychosocial impact that hosting major sporting events have on the local populace. Data was collected using an online questionnaire that measured community pride and community attachment. This research found that mega sporting events appear to contribute to the development of community pride and community attachment. Furthermore, this study illuminated the benefits and constraints related to using panel surveys for the gathering of qualitative data.

Original languageEnglish
Article number012021
JournalIOP Conference Series: Earth and Environmental Science
Volume1353
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024
EventCITIES International Conference 2023 on Unleashing Smart Infrastructure Planning: Integrating New Technologies into Urban Development - Hybrid, Surabaya, Indonesia
Duration: 25 Oct 202326 Oct 2023

Keywords

  • community-level impact
  • economic growth
  • mega-events
  • psychosocial impact
  • sustainability

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