merebrahim hoseini; Fatemeh Abdavi; seyed amin dehghan banadaki
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of media in promoting sports diplomacy in Iran. The method of the present study is a qualitative approach to the data method that was applied in terms of purpose and in terms of data collection in the field. The statistical population of the present ...
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of media in promoting sports diplomacy in Iran. The method of the present study is a qualitative approach to the data method that was applied in terms of purpose and in terms of data collection in the field. The statistical population of the present study included faculty members in the field of sports management, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Strategic Management and Decision Making, and senior managers of sports federations, editors and journalists who had extensive international and managerial experience in sports diplomacy, 25 of whom They were selected by snowball sampling. The research tool was a semi-structured interview that continued until the stage of theoretical saturation. Acceptability, transferability and verification methods were used for validity and reliability of the research. The method of data collection is library resources, field observation, audio media and semi-structured interviews with 25 elites aware of the subject matter. The validity of this study was reviewed and confirmed by experts and the reliability of the study was 89%. Data analysis was performed in three stages of open, axial and selective coding. Based on the identified open codes, pivotal codes were formed and a theoretical model was developed with the help of selective coding, then the paradigm model was approved by experts and the codes, concepts and categories identified in future planning in promoting sports diplomacy. ; Therefore, the media played an important role in promoting the country's sports diplomacy and improved the international arena
Sport International Relations
mina bagheri; Morteza Dousti; Mahboubeh Abedi
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The purpose of this research was The conceptual framework of the function of diplomacy and soft power based on sports in Iran's national brand. The research method was qualitative using grounded theory, which was done in three stages: open coding, central coding, and selective coding. The statistical ...
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The purpose of this research was The conceptual framework of the function of diplomacy and soft power based on sports in Iran's national brand. The research method was qualitative using grounded theory, which was done in three stages: open coding, central coding, and selective coding. The statistical population of the research was 12 people who were experts on the issue of sports washing, soft power, which continued until the theoretical saturation of the interview was reached. The sampling method was purposeful and snowball. In order to measure the reliability of the research, intra-subject agreement was used, which was reported as 73%. Considering that it was higher than 60%, the reliability of coding was confirmed. The results of the research showed the image and accreditation, the requirements and importance of sports communication, the capabilities of sports diplomacy, needs and expectations, sports infrastructure, etc., human resources and... (background conditions), managers' attitude and thinking, structural and process barriers, political issues, economic issues, cultural factors and... (intervening conditions), education and culture building, internal and external organizational interactions, management strategic, research and innovation, cultural development of sports teams and hosting international events and... (strategies) and finally the development of peace, friendship and security, cultural and social achievements, development of championship and professional sports, development of sports infrastructure, development of international interactions, reduction of political isolation and economic sanctions, etc. (consequences), were among the most important research variables from the point of view of specialists and experts.
Sport International Relations
Sara Keshkar; Ghazal panahbar
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Sports have emerged as a significant form of soft power in diplomatic and international relations. A historical examination of the introduction of non-native sports in Iran sheds light on the methods and reasons behind their adoption in the country. The historical presence of foreigners and international ...
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Sports have emerged as a significant form of soft power in diplomatic and international relations. A historical examination of the introduction of non-native sports in Iran sheds light on the methods and reasons behind their adoption in the country. The historical presence of foreigners and international relations in Iran has had a notable impact, particularly in the development of modern sports. Foreigners have played a pivotal role in attracting young people and fostering the growth of sports in the country. Understanding the strategies employed by foreigners to promote their sports can offer valuable insights for sports managers seeking to maintain and develop local sports. In a historical qualitative study employing documentary methods and nominee interviews, the introduction of foreign sports to Iran was investigated. The study reviewed 70 relevant documents, articles, books, and reports. Additionally, experts and researchers in sport history, sport management, sport sociology, athletes, sports veterans, and club/team managers (N=19) were purposively and snowball sampled for interviews. The findings revealed that Iranians who had traveled abroad and foreigners played crucial roles in introducing sports to Iran, while economic and political connections were instrumental in promoting their development. Advertising, foreign cultural influences, structural development, and economic growth have all contributed to the maintenance and nurturing of these sports activities. The similar emergence of sports in many countries suggests that governments have strategically utilized sports to achieve political goals in host countries.