Sport Management
Negar Matinnia; Abolfazl Farahani; Mohsen Bagherian
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The aim of this study was structural interpretive modeling of the sustainable development of sports destinations with an emphasis on tourists' behavior. The method of this research is mixed. The participants of this research were experts. The criteria for selecting experts in the qualitative section ...
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The aim of this study was structural interpretive modeling of the sustainable development of sports destinations with an emphasis on tourists' behavior. The method of this research is mixed. The participants of this research were experts. The criteria for selecting experts in the qualitative section was theoretical saturation, and 17 people were selected using the purposeful sampling method and snowball strategy, then the people identified in the qualitative section were used for structural-interpretive analysis in the quantitative section. The data collection tool in the qualitative part was a semi-structured interview, and in the quantitative part, it was a 9x9 square matrix. For the validity and reliability of the results, the strategies of believability, transferability, verifiability, process audit study and intra-subject agreement of two coders were used. Qualitative data analysis was done with two stages of initial coding and focused coding, and quantitative data analysis was done with interpretive structural modeling and Mick Mac analysis. The findings showed 9 behaviors compatible with the sustainable development of sports destinations, based on the interpretive structural analysis, the relationship between the behaviors was categorized into 5 levels, and based on that, a hierarchical relationship model was created that shows the sustainable development of sports destinations through the reduction of resource consumption. And prevention of distortions of local culture can be predicted.
Sport Management
Seid Hossien Agha Seid Morteza; Tayebeh Sadat Zargar; bahram ghadimi; Akbar AFARINESH
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The purpose of this research was to design a model for creating capacities and political platforms in sports using the data theory of the foundation. The research method is analytical, for this purpose qualitative methodology was used. The research strategy was to use the theory arising from the data. ...
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The purpose of this research was to design a model for creating capacities and political platforms in sports using the data theory of the foundation. The research method is analytical, for this purpose qualitative methodology was used. The research strategy was to use the theory arising from the data. The participants in the research were 16 people, including sports management experts, experts from the Ministry of Sports and the National Olympic Committee. The field of study and having scientific publications related to the field of sports politics and diplomacy, having managerial positions and executive experience in the field of sports were among the indicators for selecting the initial list of experts, and the sampling strategy in the qualitative part was targeted and with maximum diversity or It was heterogeneity. Content analysis of interviews and coding were used to analyze the data. The research tool was open interview and the results were analyzed based on three stages of open, central and selective coding. The findings showed that streamlining, international seats, policy making and planning were the indicators of causal factors. The main phenomena included the position of the country's sports in the world, the political role of sports, the economic development of sports, the socialization of sports, and the development of international relations. The background factors were foundation, education and training of human resources, knowledge management. Also, intervening factors, including the relationship between foreign policy and sports, formed the relationship between domestic policy and sports.
Sport Management
Daryush Marefat; mohsen sadeghi
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TV sports programs have a very high influence on the society, so ethics should be the priority of such programs and the factors affecting it should be investigated. Based on this, the present research was conducted with the aim of presenting a model of factors affecting media ethics in television sports ...
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TV sports programs have a very high influence on the society, so ethics should be the priority of such programs and the factors affecting it should be investigated. Based on this, the present research was conducted with the aim of presenting a model of factors affecting media ethics in television sports programs. This research was applied, quantitative and survey. The statistical population of this research was the employees of TV sports programs, and according to the large number of statistical population in the country and based on Cochran's formula, 384 people were randomly selected as a statistical sample. The tool of data collection in the present study was the standard questionnaire of Soltani et al. (2022). In order to analyze the data, two descriptive and inferential methods were used in SPSS23 and smartpls3.1.1 software environment. In the descriptive part, the demographic information of the subjects was described, and in the inferential part, the fitting of the model was done using the structural equation modeling test, as well as the examination of the model paths. All analyzes were performed at a significance level of 0.05. The research results showed that the research model has a good fit and individual, organizational and social factors have a significant effect on the media ethics of TV sports program employees. Based on the results of the research, in order to raise media ethics in TV sports programs, managers and relevant officials should pay attention to all individual, organizational and social aspects and avoid single-centered policies.
Organizational Behavior Management
Mostafa Savari; Loghman Keshavarz
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The purpose of this current research was to compile a model of the relationship between physical literacy and motivation and job enthusiasm of physical education teachers in Iran. The method of the present research is descriptive-correlation of the type of structural equations.The statistical population ...
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The purpose of this current research was to compile a model of the relationship between physical literacy and motivation and job enthusiasm of physical education teachers in Iran. The method of the present research is descriptive-correlation of the type of structural equations.The statistical population of the research includes physical education teachers all over Iran in the academic year of 1400-1401 (N=28000).379 tons were considered for random sampling in a cluster-phased manner and based on Morgan's table. In order to achieve the goals of the research, three questionnaires of physical literacy developed by the researcher, Hockman and Oldham's occupational motivation questionnaire (1976) and Utrecht's occupational enthusiasm questionnaire (Shofli and et al, 2002) were used. The face and content validity of the questionnaires was confirmed by 20 sports management experts. The reliability of the questionnaires in a preliminary study on 30 subjects was obtained as 0.89, 95.5 and 96.5 Cronbach's alpha respectively. Descriptive and inferential statistical methods, structural equation modeling using SPSS and Smart PLS software were used for data analysis. The results of structural equation modeling showed that the model fits well.
Organizational Behavior Management
Maryam Saketimehr; Leila Saffari; AKbar Faridfathi; Majid Soleymani
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Background and Purpose: Grassroots sports, as the foundational pillar of national sports systems, play a significant role in the development of public sports participation and the success of elite sports. In recent years, increasing environmental complexity, rapid social and technological changes, and ...
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Background and Purpose: Grassroots sports, as the foundational pillar of national sports systems, play a significant role in the development of public sports participation and the success of elite sports. In recent years, increasing environmental complexity, rapid social and technological changes, and growing uncertainty in sports governance have highlighted the importance of adopting futures studies approaches in sports planning and policymaking. The purpose of this study was to develop future scenarios for grassroots sports in Iran using a futures studies approach with a horizon toward 1412. Given the strategic importance of grassroots sports in talent identification, sustainable sports development, public health promotion, and social cohesion, identifying the key drivers shaping their future can provide a scientific basis for long-term decision-making and strategic planning in the Iranian sports system. Previous studies in sports futures have mainly focused on strategic management, sports governance, talent development systems, and sustainable sports policies; however, limited research has specifically addressed the future scenarios of grassroots sports in Iran. Therefore, this study aimed to fill this gap by identifying influential drivers, uncertainties, and plausible future pathways for grassroots sports development.Methodology: This research was qualitative, applied, and exploratory in nature and was conducted using futures studies methods and scenario planning techniques. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews with experts in sports management, policymakers, academics, and professionals involved in grassroots sports development. The sampling method was purposive, and interviews continued until theoretical saturation was achieved. In the first stage, influential factors affecting the future of grassroots sports were extracted through thematic analysis of interviews and literature review. Subsequently, the identified variables were categorized and analyzed using cross-impact analysis. Scenario Wizard software was employed to determine the degree of influence and uncertainty of variables and to identify key driving forces. To ensure the validity and reliability of the findings, several strategies were adopted, including member checking, expert review, triangulation of data sources, and iterative analysis. The research process involved identifying environmental trends, analyzing causal relationships among variables, determining critical uncertainties, and finally constructing coherent future scenarios for grassroots sports in Iran.Results: The findings revealed that several drivers have a decisive role in shaping the future of grassroots sports in Iran. Among the most influential factors were sports policymaking and governance, financial resources and investment, human resource development, sports infrastructure, sports culture, public participation, educational systems, technological advancement, and talent identification mechanisms. Structural analysis demonstrated that governance quality and sustainable financial support were among the most influential and least controllable variables, indicating their strategic significance in determining future developments. Based on the interaction of key drivers and uncertainties, several plausible future scenarios were developed, ranging from pessimistic and fragmented futures characterized by weak governance, declining participation, and inadequate infrastructure, to optimistic and sustainable futures featuring integrated policymaking, effective talent development systems, increased public engagement, and equitable access to sports opportunities. The findings further suggested that the future of grassroots sports in Iran will largely depend on the ability of policymakers to adapt to emerging social, economic, and technological transformations. In addition, strengthening institutional coordination, investing in sports education, and promoting a participatory sports culture were identified as essential components for achieving sustainable development in grassroots sports.Discussion: The results of this study indicate that the future of grassroots sports in Iran is highly dynamic and influenced by interconnected political, economic, social, cultural, and technological factors. The analysis of influence-dependence relationships showed that governance structures, funding mechanisms, and talent identification systems act as strategic drivers capable of significantly shaping future outcomes. These findings are consistent with previous studies emphasizing the importance of strategic foresight, adaptive governance, and sustainable resource allocation in sports development. Furthermore, the study highlights that uncertainty regarding economic conditions, policy continuity, and institutional collaboration may create substantial challenges for the long-term development of grassroots sports. Nevertheless, the existence of opportunities such as digital technologies, growing awareness of healthy lifestyles, and increasing societal attention to sports can facilitate positive transformations if managed strategically. Overall, the scenario-based approach adopted in this research provides a comprehensive framework for understanding alternative futures and supports sports managers and policymakers in making informed strategic decisions under uncertain conditions. The study ultimately emphasizes the necessity of integrating futures thinking into national sports planning to ensure resilience, sustainability, and balanced development of grassroots sports in Iran.
Organizational Behavior Management
Mahboobeh Rouzbahani; Rosa SHahrokhi far; Fateh Farazyani
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The aim of the current research was to investigate the relationship between marketing intelligence and communication literacy with personal branding in trainers of fitness clubs Isfahan City. The method of the current research was a survey and correlation type, which was carried out with the approach ...
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The aim of the current research was to investigate the relationship between marketing intelligence and communication literacy with personal branding in trainers of fitness clubs Isfahan City. The method of the current research was a survey and correlation type, which was carried out with the approach of structural equations. The statistical population of this research was formed by all the sports trainers of the fitness clubs of Isfahan city in 1401. Sampling method was done as available and 260 were selected as samples. The research tools included 3 Islami's marketing intelligence questionnaires and colleagues (2013), Huang and Gimno's personal branding questionnaire (2011) and Ghasemi and Rasakh standard communication literacy questionnaire (2018). In order to analyze the data, Kolmogorov-Smirnov test and structural equation model were used. SPSS software version 24 and Smart pls software version 3 were used for data analysis. The results of structural equation path analysis showed that marketing intelligence on communication literacy with a path coefficient of 0.71 and t=12.93, marketing intelligence on personal branding with a path coefficient of 0.53 and t=5.85, and communication literacy on personal branding with Path coefficient 0.63 and value of t=7.42 had a positive and significant effect. For managers and trainers of fitness clubs, this research can provide a coherent point of view in managing the personal brand of sports coaches, and also provides a wide range of necessary management measures to improve the personal brand of sports coaches through improving communication literacy and marketing intelligence.
Sport Management
salman mollanouri; Salah Naghshbandi; alimohammad safania; Sima Najafnejad
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The purpose of the current research is to the attitude of the professors of different trends in the field of physical education towards virtual education. In terms of practical purpose, the present research is exploratory (qualitative) in terms of the importance of the problem with the approach of data ...
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The purpose of the current research is to the attitude of the professors of different trends in the field of physical education towards virtual education. In terms of practical purpose, the present research is exploratory (qualitative) in terms of the importance of the problem with the approach of data theory of Charms Foundation. The statistical population of the research includes professors of various sports disciplines. According to the use the of database method and conducting interviews to collect data, sampling was done in a targeted manner and the method of sample selection was in the targeted sampling technique of snowball/network type. The data collection tool of this research was an unstructured in-depth interview in the field of the attitude of the professors toward different trends in the field of physical education towards virtual education. The results obtained from the analysis of the interviews in the theoretical coding section showed that the views of the professors on different trends in the field of physical education towards virtual education include two parts of the disadvantages of online education, which include the problems of holding physical education lessons in virtual space, the lack of supervision and concentration. Concerns in virtual education, the lack of proper communication between professors and students, the coverage of virtual classes, economic issues, the weakness of software and hardware technology, and the merits of virtual education, which includes the benefits of information technology in virtual education and the superior characteristics of virtual education.
