| dc.description.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. | en_US |
