Research Documents

WBF Seminars

Documents and presentations from WBF Seminars held in different Zones

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Research from BAMSA

Bridge: A MindSport for All – Academic research and insights from the global bridge community

From bridge to chess: why men outperform women at mindsports

The Conversation – Analysis and insights

Benefits of Bridge – Research Animation

YouTube Video – Life skills developed through bridge

The Physicality of Mindsports Through Elite Bridge Players' Sensorial Experiences

The Sociological Review – Presence, Confidence, and Bodies

Bridge and Confidence – Two-Page Summary

PDF Download – Practical insights from the research

WBF and University of Stirling Research Updates

Sociology of Bridge project updates

Exploring the Social World of the Mind Sport of Bridge

Research project overview

Benefits of Bridge – Short Video

YouTube – Quick overview of BAMSA research findings

International Review for the Sociology of Sport

Academic journal publication

Playing with Emotions: Emotional Complexity in Elite Tournament Bridge

Emotions and Society Journal

Serious Leisure Experience in a Dyadic Pursuit

Leisure Studies – Elite Player Motivations in Tournament Bridge

Two-page accessible summaries of these and other BAMSA papers can be found on the BAMSA Resources page.