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Digital bonds: A gamers’ perspective on the role of online gaming communities in fostering social interaction and identity

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International Review for the Sociology of Sport

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Abstract

International Review for the Sociology of Sport, Volume 61, Issue 3, Page 650-667, May 2026.
This study explores the social dynamics and communal experiences of gamers within online gaming clans, highlighting the transition from solitary play to social interaction in digital spaces. Through an ethnographic approach and qualitative interviews with ...