2017 Sports Attitude Survey Findings
In partnership with the Washington Post, the UMass Lowell Center for Public Opinion conducted a series of surveys on American attitudes about sports and sporting issues. Below are the documents for the entire series, based on the survey conducted Aug 14-21.- Topline (pdf)
- Additional Crosstabs- Adult Sample (pdf)
- Additional Crosstabs - Teen/Young Adult Sample (pdf)
- Methodology -Adult Sample (pdf)
- Methodology - Teen/Young Adult Sample (pdf)
The series of findings, released in seven installments, were:
- MMA/Boxing Attitudes: Sports fans attitudes toward boxing and mixed martial arts
- NFL Viewership: Despite concerns over concussions and violence, football is America's favorite sport
- Youth Football: Most Americans say tackle football unsafe for kids
- College Pay for Play: Majority don't think collegiate athletes should be paid
- Legalization of Sports Betting: Most support making gambling on pro sports legal nationwide
- Sports consumption: Despite mobile options, sports fans still turn on TV
- E-sports/Video Gaming: E-sports are as big as football for young adults