Here is a list of some of the media coverage our research has received.

• Hendricks, J. (2024, November 13). 'It's great to be a fan in Manitoba': Bombers, Jets success creating excitement throughout Winnipeg [TV news story]. CTV News. Available from https://winnipeg.ctvnews.ca/it-s-great-to-be-a-fan-in-manitoba-bombers-jets-success-creating-excitement-throughout-winnipeg-1.7109460 

• Canadian Press. (2024, June 25). One day later: Oilers fans still sad, but proud of team after Game 7 loss to Panthers in Cup final. Story was published by news outlets including CBC News, TSN.ca, and Moosejaw Today. Available from https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/one-day-later-oilers-fans-still-sad-but-proud-of-team-after-game-7-loss-to-panthers-in-cup-final-1.7245468 

• Woelk, D. (Journalist). (2024, May 1). Jets fans react to playoff loss [TV news story]. Global News. Available from https://globalnews.ca/video/10463801/jets-fans-react-to-playoff-loss/ 

• Dissanayake, I. (Host). (2023, October 18). Psychology of Passion [Audio podcast]. In The Mental Wellbeing Show (episode 32). Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. 

• Ajene, E. (2023, July 25). Unveiling the world of sports psychology: Savouring, self-compassion and passion maximize positive experiences in sports. The Manitoban. Available from https://themanitoban.com/2023/07/unveiling-the-world-of-sports-psychology/45381/

• Smith, S. (2023, May 26). Meet Benjamin Schellenberg, 2022 Rh Award winner in the social sciences category. UM Today. Available from https://news.umanitoba.ca/meet-benjamin-schellenberg-2022-rh-award-winner-in-the-social-sciences-category/

• Travers, M. (2022, August 17). How to be more present during good times: New research explains how to savor life’s happiest moments. Psychology Today. Available from https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/social-instincts/202208/how-be-more-present-during-good-times 

• Travers, M. (2022, August 13). Therapists trace so many mental health problems back to a simple premise: Be nicer to yourself. Forbes. Available from https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2022/08/13/therapists-trace-so-many-mental-health-problems-back-to-a-simple-premise-be-nicer-to-yourself/?sh=2075a1643322 

• Travers, M. (2022, August 11). Here’s how to make your happy moments last longer: Psychologist Benjamin Schellenberg says that the salve of self-compassion helps with more than just coping. Therapytips.org. Available from https://therapytips.org/interviews/heres-how-to-make-your-happy-moments-last-longer 

• Banks, K. (2022, April 26). The perfection trap. UM Today The Magazine. Available from https://news.umanitoba.ca/the-perfection-trap/

• Travers, M. (2022, February 26). Are you passionate or obsessive about your job? Obsessive passion can be common in the workplace despite negative consequences. Psychology Today. Available from https://www.psychologytoday.com/ca/blog/social-instincts/202202/are-you-passionate-or-obsessive-about-your-job

• Travers, M. (2022, February 20). New research explores the mental health consequences of being obsessively passionate about your job. Forbes. Available from https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2022/02/20/new-research-explores-the-mental-health-consequences-of-being-obsessively-passionate-about-your-job/?sh=3e351a4b57ca

• Travers, M. (2022, February 19). When does career passion cross the line? Therapytips.org. Available from https://therapytips.org/interviews/when-does-career-passion-cross-the-line

• Campbell, M. (2021, October 12). Kinesiology researcher analyzing Jets fan psychology. The Manitoban. Available from https://www.themanitoban.com/2021/10/kinesiology-researcher-analyzing-jets-fan-psychology/46314/

• Fundal, F. (Host). (2021, September 24). What makes Jets fans tick [Interview]. Up To Speed with Faith Fundal; CBC Radio One Manitoba. Available from https://www.cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-111-up-to-speed

• Pindera, E. (2021, September 24). Irresistible urge to shout ‘True North’? Study aims to understand Jets fans. Winnipeg Free Press. Available from https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/local/irresistible-urge-to-shout-true-north-study-aims-to-understand-jets-fans-575383742.html

• Swick, D. (2021, June 23). The team, the fan, and the severed toes: What’s a person to do when their team loses year after year? For one diehard fan, it meant chopping digits. The Walrus. Available from https://thewalrus.ca/loveofthegame-the-team-the-fan-and-the-severed-toes/

• McDonald, C. (2021, June 1). How Toronto Maple Leafs fans cope with repeated losses. Article and video feature available from https://globalnews.ca/news/7911962/toronto-maple-leafs-hockey-stanley-cup-nhl-playoffs-loss/

• Karstens-Smith, G. (2021, May 28). ‘It feels more animated’: athletes, experts say live fans key to good games. Toronto Star. Available from https://www.thestar.com/sports/hockey/2021/05/28/it-feels-more-animated-athletes-experts-say-live-fans-key-to-good-games.html. Story was published by additional news outlets, including CTV News.

• Charrière, J. (Host). (2020, April 4). Passion: A tale of two types [Audio podcast]. In Disconnect: The outdoor education podcast.

• Shantz, I. (2020, March 19). HEAD GAMES: Psychological ramifications of COVID-19 on sports fans. Toronto Sun. Available from http://www.torontosun.com. Story was published by additional news outlets, including the National Post.

• Chisvin, S. (2019). Passion projects: Is passion the key to a happy and successful life? ResearchLIFE. Available from https://umanitoba.ca/research/researchlife/media/ResearchLIFE_Summer_2019.pdf

• Bernhardt, D. (2018, May 19). Jets’ playoff run taps into ‘our evolutional roots’ and takes emotional toll on fans. CBC News. Available from http://www.cbc.ca

• Harrington, S. (2017, September 28). Is passion a buzzword or an essential startup skill? Forbes.  Available from http://www.forbes.com

• Jarrett, C. (2015, December 29). Science suggests pursuing your passions does make you a happier person. Business Insider.  Available from http://www.businessinsider.com

• Deschamps, T. (2015, February 7). Maple leafs fans can’t just stop bleeding blue: Abandoning your favourite team is like giving up a part of who you are, says a social and personality psychology PhD candidate at the University of Manitoba. Toronto Star. Available from http://www.thestar.com