Leveraging Virtual Communities of Practice to Analyze Well-Being among Female Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Practitioners

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The purpose of this dissertation is to examine the impact of being a member of a women’s virtual community of practice in the niche martial art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) on perceptions of well-being. Women’s well-being has yet to be explored in the context of a combat sport such as BJJ. Due to geographic isolation and women as a minority in the world of BJJ, many females turn to joining virtual communities of practice to find connection, exchange ideas, knowledge, and resources, and to have a sense of common goal orientation. This study provides insight on the extent of perceptions … continued below

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Strawn, Shelby December 2024.

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The purpose of this dissertation is to examine the impact of being a member of a women’s virtual community of practice in the niche martial art of Brazilian jiu-jitsu (BJJ) on perceptions of well-being. Women’s well-being has yet to be explored in the context of a combat sport such as BJJ. Due to geographic isolation and women as a minority in the world of BJJ, many females turn to joining virtual communities of practice to find connection, exchange ideas, knowledge, and resources, and to have a sense of common goal orientation. This study provides insight on the extent of perceptions of increased social identity and by extension improved well-being among females that practice BJJ and the impact of their participation within an online social media community. This study is informed by extensive literature across the disciplines of digital learning technologies, communities of practice, martial arts, mental health, and women’s studies. This study presents a case of utilizing three surveys, including one that captures a sense of well-being, social identity in sport, and being part of a virtual community of practice. The findings indicate that being part of a virtual community of practice influences a sense of social identity and thereby enhances perceptions of well-being.

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Strawn, Shelby. Leveraging Virtual Communities of Practice to Analyze Well-Being among Female Brazilian Jiu-jitsu Practitioners, dissertation, December 2024; Denton, Texas. (https://digital.library.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metadc2415967/: accessed April 25, 2025), University of North Texas Libraries, UNT Digital Library, https://digital.library.unt.edu; .

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