The psychological impact of the Olympics on athletes and fans revealed
Dr. Christian Jarrett
He’ll also look at how psychology can shed light on some of the great Olympic rivalries and how fans are affected by the highs and lows of watching our national sporting heroes in action.
Dr Jarrett, a Chartered Psychologist and editor of the British Psychological Society’s Research Digest, says: “Legends will be born and dreams will die this summer as London becomes a crucible for the ultimate sporting competition. The pressure will be intense.
“I’ll be asking how the athletes will cope and whether the heat of competition can lift our sporting heroes to new heights or stifle their promise.”
