High and Mighty: Height Increases Authority in Professional Refereeing
作者： Gert Stulp , Abraham P. Buunk , Simon Verhulst , Thomas V. Pollet
DOI: 10.1177/147470491201000314
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摘要: Throughout the animal kingdom, larger males are more likely to attain social dominance. Several lines of evidence suggest that this relationship extends humans, as height is positively related dominance, status and authority. We hypothesized also a determinant authority in professional refereeing. According International Football Association Board, FIFA, football ("soccer") referees have full enforce laws game should use their body language show help control match. indeed status: were taller than assistants (who merely an advisory role) both national (French League) international (World Cup 2010) tournament. Furthermore, using data from German League, we found was associated with authoritative behavior. Taller better able maintain by giving fewer fouls, thereby increasing "flow game". Referee perceived referee competence, assigned matches which visiting team had higher ranking. Thus, appears be
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