Basking in Reflective Glory (BIRGing) & the Psychology of Fan Identity | Dr. E...

Why do we feel like winners when our team wins, and why do we take losses so personally? In this episode, Dr. E... explores the social psychology concept of Basking in Reflective Glory (BIRGing)—the idea that when our favorite team succeeds, we feel a sense of shared victory. But what happens when they lose? Instead of owning the loss, we often shift blame to the team, expressing frustration and even hatred to push away the pain of disappointment. But is this mindset healthy? Should we really tie our self-worth to an external force like sports teams? This discussion dives into the #psychology of fandom, #emotionalownership, and how we can build a healthier relationship with competition.Watch now & subscribe: [https://youtube.com/@erikfisherakadre] Follow for more insights:📍Spotify Podcast:[https://open.spotify.com/show/3w9W0ZOwfwXkbxeFO5ChWG?si=apAiDAcwTxqhQl-xXWzAoA]📍Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/dr_e_presents]📍Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/share/1BkhUS8X4w/?mibextid=wwXIfr]📍 LinkedIn: [https://www.linkedin.com/in/doctore]📍 TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.epresents]📍 Twitter/X: [https://x.com/dctre] #BIRGing #FanPsychology #SportsPsychology #EmotionalOwnership #TeamIdentity #DrErikFisher #MindsetMatters #PsychologyOfSports #SportsFans #WinningMindset #EmotionalHealth #CognitiveBias #SelfIdentity #CompetitiveMindset #OvercomingLoss #SportsAndPsychology #MentalWellness #SelfGrowth #MindsetShift #UnderstandingEmotions #HealthyCompetition