Digital Discussions among Women Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: Vulnerability in Private Facebook Groups Grounded in Motherhood.

META Platforms Inc.; CHURCH of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Latter-day Saint women find comfort in community, including in online spaces. This study is a digital observation of a private Facebook group of thousands of LDS mothers. It recognizes patterns around conversations of religion, politics, and gender roles. It examines how LDS women create or maintain identity through interpretation of moments where vulnerable topics are discussed. The study expresses the importance in better understanding religious groups of women and their communicative practices that influence their identity within private online groups. The study also provides a framework for the methodology of exploring large but private groups on social media platforms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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