Table 1 Opacity causal actions and synchronicity among home game supporters.

From: “Together in suffering, truly in trouble” – a study of cultural rituals in ultras supporters based on identity fusion theory

Item

5

4

3

2

1

Opacity causal actions:

     

I would always wear my organization’s battle uniform to the home field to cheer on the team, even though it didn’t always result in a win for the team.

     

I’ll go out of my way to sing and dance for the team in the stands for 90 min, even if it doesn’t necessarily lead to a win

     

Synchrony:

     

All members of the organization will follow the instructions of the rain leader and agree on a consistent cheering action (e.g., song, gesture, flag)

     

I’ll join everyone in the stands to unify the Tifo and express the demands.