Angela Fabia
Hello! Welcome to my capstone blog! Below I will share a little bit about my capstone research and my future plans after graduation.
Angela Fabia
She/Her/Hers
Ultimate Frisbee:
A Self-Regulating Sport
Abstract
Ultimate Frisbee’s distinct reliance on self-regulation raised a question: how does self-regulation reflect sportsmanship? By conducting in-depth interviews with ten participants that are currently involved in their Ultimate community, the following themes emerged: 1) through self-regulation, sportsmanship has enabled Ultimate players to make progressive conversations in order to keep the Spirit of the Game. 2) Sportsmanship is not only evident on the field, but off the field situations as well. Spirit circles, dancing, and interactions between teams are some common experiences that Ultimate players said portray good spirit off the field. 3) Ultimate players come from various backgrounds of regulated sports and their experiences show that regulated and self-regulated cultures have distinct impacts on the players and their perspective on what good sportsmanship looks like. Their experiences with a self-regulated sport allowed this research to find sociological connections to concepts such as social constructionism. The theory of social constructionism reveals differences between toxic norms that imposes certain behaviours onto its players. Meanwhile Ultimate has challenged social norms through self-regulation. This has cultivated a culture that focuses on inclusivity, positivity, and good spirit.
Post Graduation Plans
Post graduation plans involves a hiatus for a year or two to work and travel. Following that, will be dedicated to fulfill and in hopes to receive a Masters Degree from Seattle University.
Favorite Sociologist
Emile Durkheim
Pierre Bourdieu
Major/Minor
Sociology Major
Acknowledgments
First, I'd like to thank my dad for his unconditional support throughout my undergrad. My friends for the continuous laughter and smiles they put on my face. The PLU Reign Ultimate Community that has welcomed me and provided a safe space. Lastly, the Sociology department for their commitment to my learning and their amazing support. To name a few, I'd like to say thank you to professor(s) Laura McCloud, Kate Luther, and especially Anna Leon-Guerrero for challenging me to pursue and continue this captsone research. To end, I would also like to thank those that have participated in this study-thank you for allowing me to hear your wonderful stories!.