Football Hooliganism as a Socio-Political Phenomenon: Motivation, Manifestations, and Prevention Strategies

Peter Jusko, Hans-Jørgen Wallin Weihe

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Football hooliganism represents a complex socio-political phenomenon with varying degrees of occurrence and severity in different regions worldwide. The article explores the multifaceted motivation, manifestations, and prevention strategies of hooliganism, drawing on literary sources, political documents, published research, and personal experiences in social work and match attendance. From the historical roots of hooliganism to its current manifestations, including its political dimensions and the dynamics of digital communication, the article provides a thematic analysis of the motivation and expressions of football hooliganism. Furthermore, it addresses strategies for the prevention and elimination of football hooliganism, including efforts to enforce laws, corrective measures, community interventions, and preventive social work. By addressing the challenges posed by football hooliganism, the authors aim to contribute to the development of effective strategies to combat this societal issue.


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football hooliganism; prevention strategies of hooliganism; expressions of football hooliganism; preventive social work; societal issue

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DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.17951/j.2024.37.1.207-216
Date of publication: 2024-06-27 07:56:47
Date of submission: 2023-10-09 14:22:32


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