Sina Falahati; Mina Hakakzadeh; Mohamad PorRanjbar
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The purpose of this research was to design a model of the media's role in the institutionalization of sports activities in Iran's leisure time with an interpretative structural modeling approach. The current research is qualitative. At first, by using theme analysis, basic, organizing and comprehensive ...
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The purpose of this research was to design a model of the media's role in the institutionalization of sports activities in Iran's leisure time with an interpretative structural modeling approach. The current research is qualitative. At first, by using theme analysis, basic, organizing and comprehensive themes were identified and then, an interpretive structural model was drawn. The present research community in two sections of thematic and structural interpretative analysis includes professors of sports management and sports media who have published researches in the field of leisure time sports and media (at least two researches) as well as managers and producers of sports media (sports network, sports radio and sports newspapers) that produced and edited programs in the field of leisure time. The measurement tool in the theme analysis section was a semi-structured interview and in the interpretive structural model section, it was a questionnaire.Two methods of theme analysis (Max QDI software) and Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM)(Excel software) were used for data analysis.5 organizing themes and 28 basic themes have been identified for the role of the media in the institutionalization of sports activities in Iran's leisure time.The results showed that the subjects of culture-making" and "social" are highly dependent on other subjects and to be more precise, they are in the category of dependent variables. "Informative" and "educational"subjects also have a maximum guiding role and a weak dependence as independent variables. And the motivational content as a variable with minimal dependence and influence are in the category of autonomous factors.
Sports Media
Mohamad Javad Velayati; Mina Hakakzadeh; Salman Soltaninejad
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The aim of this research was to develop a media support model for multi-grade physical education classes in underprivileged areas. This qualitative study employed a thematic analysis approach. The study's population consisted of experts in sports management, media professionals, national education ...
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The aim of this research was to develop a media support model for multi-grade physical education classes in underprivileged areas. This qualitative study employed a thematic analysis approach. The study's population consisted of experts in sports management, media professionals, national education administrators, physical education managers from underprivileged areas with over five years of managerial experience, and elementary school teachers from underprivileged areas and multi-grade classes with more than ten years of teaching experience and holding master's or doctoral degrees. Nineteen participants were selected through purposive sampling. The research instrument was an exploratory semi-structured interview. The validity of the instrument was assessed and confirmed based on sample credibility, expert opinions, and inter-rater agreement. Thematic analysis was conducted using the method proposed by Attride-Stirling (2001). The comprehensive thematic analysis and network mapping, incorporating expert opinions and theoretical foundations, identified three influential factors on media support for multi-grade physical education classes in underprivileged areas: individual, organizational, and macro-level factors. Overall, the findings suggest that improving the quality of physical education in multi-grade classes in underprivileged areas and optimizing media support requires simultaneous attention to these three levels. Implementing suitable educational and promotional programs, enhancing infrastructure and equipment, and developing supportive policies and strategies are essential actions to achieve this goal.
Sport Public Relations
Afsaneh Zare; Mina Hakakzadeh; Seyed Jalil Miryosefi
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The purpose of this study was to design a paradigm model for media performance management within the Student Sports Federation of the country. The research employed a sequential exploratory mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative and quantitative phases. In the qualitative phase, participants included ...
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The purpose of this study was to design a paradigm model for media performance management within the Student Sports Federation of the country. The research employed a sequential exploratory mixed-methods approach, combining qualitative and quantitative phases. In the qualitative phase, participants included sports management professors (who had conducted at least one study on performance management), association directors, provincial board members, and members of the Student Sports Federation. These individuals were purposefully selected for in-depth interviews—20 interviews were conducted until reaching theoretical saturation.
In the subsequent quantitative phase, after analyzing the qualitative data, a questionnaire was developed and distributed to the entire qualitative sample (75 individuals). The maximum sample size, based on Morgan’s table, was 63 participants, selected via random sampling. Data analysis was performed using structural equation modeling (SEM) with Smart-PLS software.
The qualitative analysis identified 41 concept codes grouped into six core dimensions, forming the foundation of the paradigm model. Quantitative results indicated that all six main components demonstrated a good model fit. The directors of the national Student Sports Federation are recommended to utilize the strategies derived from this research to enhance media performance management within their organization.
Sports Media
Mehri Tabrizi Yeganeh; Mina Hakakzadeh; Mohsen Manoochehri Nejad
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The purpose of this study is to present a model of the role of media in investing and financing in the sports tourism industry. The research method is applied in terms of purpose and qualitative in terms of approach and the theme analysis has been used. For the field interview, the research participants ...
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The purpose of this study is to present a model of the role of media in investing and financing in the sports tourism industry. The research method is applied in terms of purpose and qualitative in terms of approach and the theme analysis has been used. For the field interview, the research participants included university professors and managers of sports tourism (23 people). The sampling method was purposeful. Data were analyzed using continuous comparison method using MaxiCode Pro software. The results of content analysis showed that there are 4 organizing themes (motivational, educational, information and cultural) and 22 basic themes as dimensions of the role of media in investing and financing in the sports tourism industry. Also, by examining the frequencies of each of the organizing themes, it was found that the motivational and informational organizing theme is more frequent than the other themes. Considering the prominent role of various media on the development of investment and financing in the sports tourism industry, solving its challenges should be one of the main goals of sports media development programs, which is recommended by the media. So it is recommended that different media use the results of the present study.
Sport Public Relations
Mohamad SediqPormand; Mina Hakakzadeh; Mohsen Manochehri Negad
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The aim of this research is to design a strategic decision-making model based on information and communication technology in the physical education department of the Ministry of Education. This research has a qualitative approach and uses content analysis and Glaserian approach as the research method. ...
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The aim of this research is to design a strategic decision-making model based on information and communication technology in the physical education department of the Ministry of Education. This research has a qualitative approach and uses content analysis and Glaserian approach as the research method. Data collection method includes studying theoretical foundations and conducting in-depth interviews with 15 senior managers of the Ministry of Education and faculty members in the field of sports management with a focus on planning, as well as individuals with executive experience in strategic planning of sports organizations. The validity and reliability of the obtained codes have been confirmed. For data analysis, the continuous comparative method was used in three stages of open coding, axial coding, and selective coding, utilizing MAXQDA 11 software. Data analysis indicated that 22 concepts and 4 categories (axial codes) are influential components in strategic decision-making based on information and communication technology in the physical education department of the Ministry of Education, including individual, facilities and infrastructure, and organizational factors.