Live Sports Attendance Linked to Higher Life Satisfaction and Less Loneliness

New research suggests that attending live sporting events is associated with higher levels of life satisfaction and lower levels of loneliness. The study, which surveyed over 7,000 people in England, found that those who had attended a live sporting event within the past year were more likely to report that their lives were worthwhile. The researchers suggest that the social interaction inherent in sporting events can make people feel as if they belong, thus making them less lonely. While more research is needed to determine whether sporting events are responsible for higher life satisfaction scores, the findings could be useful for shaping future public health strategies.