Klub Tinju sebagai Ruang Sosial : dalam Membentuk Solidaritas Sosial, Konsep Diri, dan Menguatkan Motivasi Anggota di “Fox Boxing Camp”

Abstract

The phenomenon of increasing individualism and the weakening of familial values in urban society serves as the background of this research. In such conditions, sports communities like Fox Boxing Camp emerge as alternative social spaces capable of fostering social solidarity, shaping self-concept, and strengthening members’ motivation. This study employs a qualitative approach using phenomenological methods to describe and understand the social experiences of members within this community. The research focuses on the processes of social interaction among members and the roles of coaches, supervisors, and senior members in shaping meaningful social relationships within the club. The findings show that Fox Boxing Camp functions not only as a physical training space but also as a character-building social space. The club serves as an arena for the socialization of values such as solidarity, discipline, and responsibility, as well as a platform for identity formation and the strengthening of members’ motivation. Social solidarity is built through shared rituals, collective routines, and interpersonal relationships that resemble familial bonds. Members’ self-concept develops through social reflection reinforced by community symbols, such as the boxing club uniform and other identity attributes, as well as social recognition from coaches and fellow members. Members’ motivation grows both intrinsically and extrinsically, driven by social support from key actors within the club. As a non-commercial community based on altruistic values and loyalty, Fox Boxing Camp demonstrates that sports-based social spaces can function as arenas for character formation, social solidarity, and identity development in response to the challenges of modern, individualistic society.