Concept information
Preferred term
virtual communities
Definition
- Virtual communities are comprised of individuals from anywhere in the world drawn together in an online environment (e.g., a Website) based upon hobbies, special interests, or other shared activities, such as being independent musicians or video game enthusiasts. The communities enable social interaction and information exchange among community members. [Source: Encyclopedia of Sports Management and Marketing; Virtual Communities]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/virtual_communities
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