Akbar Jaberi; Zakieh Manzeli
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of media literacy on self-control of football fans with respect to the mediating role of cultural capital. The present study is a quantitative, cross-sectional and correlational study that has been conducted in the field. The statistical population ...
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The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of media literacy on self-control of football fans with respect to the mediating role of cultural capital. The present study is a quantitative, cross-sectional and correlational study that has been conducted in the field. The statistical population of the study included football fans who were active in cyberspace. 388 fans of Iranian Premier League teams were selected as a statistical sample using purposive sampling method based on Krejcie & Morgan table. After distributing the questionnaires, 388 questionnaires were completed and collected completely and structural equation modeling (PLS) test was used to test the research hypotheses. The results showed that media literacy has a significant effect on self-control (β= 0.394) as well as on the cultural capital of football fans in cyberspace (β= 0.399). Based on the results, the effect of cultural capital on the self-control of football fans in cyberspace was reported to be significant (β= 0.337) and it was shown that media literacy has a significant effect on the self-control of football fans in Virtual space with the mediating role of cultural capital (β= 0.221). The value of the GOF index also indicated the proper fitness of the research model.
AMIR HOSSEIN POURSAHEBI; Reza Shajie; abdolhamid ahmadi
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: Considering the nature of media and the importance of students' physical health, this research has examined the relationship between media literacy of parents and motor literacy of their children. In this research, 80 fifth grade students of non-profit schools in district 1 of subregion 12 of Tehran ...
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: Considering the nature of media and the importance of students' physical health, this research has examined the relationship between media literacy of parents and motor literacy of their children. In this research, 80 fifth grade students of non-profit schools in district 1 of subregion 12 of Tehran were selected by classification method and through Morgan's table. To measure students' physical literacy, the Fitnessgram test, including body composition (BMI), aerobic fitness (540 meters walking and running test), muscular fitness (sit-up test and swedish swimming of 90 degrees), fexibility (sit-and-reach flexibility test) and balance (Ball-handling skills) were used. In addition, 160 parents of these students were asked to complete the Media Literacy Questionnaire. The hypotheses of this research were tested by simple multiple regression method, Pearson's correlation and one-way analysis of variance with Tukey's post hoc test, and the research results indicate a positive and meaningful relationship between parents' media literacy and children's motor literacy. Based on that, it can be said that parents and related factors, by focusing on the function of the media, can provide reasons for the growth and development of motor literacy of students.
Sports Media
mohammad Javad Rostamzadeh; vahid saatchian; Mohammad Hosein Ghorbani; Ahmad Mahmoudi
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The present research seeks to measure the legal aspects of media literacy of coaches, managers and athletes. In terms of the purpose of this research, it was applied research and in terms of research strategy, it was a survey research with a structural equation model approach that was implemented in ...
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The present research seeks to measure the legal aspects of media literacy of coaches, managers and athletes. In terms of the purpose of this research, it was applied research and in terms of research strategy, it was a survey research with a structural equation model approach that was implemented in the field. The statistical population of this study included all coaches, managers and athletes in the city of Mashhad, which was calculated based on the initial estimate of 700 people. In this research, proportional stratified sampling method was used; Therefore, 70 people were considered for each group of coaches, managers and athletes (N=210). In the data analysis, descriptive statistics were used to classify the data, and in testing the research questions, confirmatory and exploratory factor analysis models were used in Lisrel and SPSS software. In the descriptive analysis of the data, the results were presented in the form of frequency tables and standard percentages, and all statistical activities were performed using the inferential statistical methods of the Bartlett and Keyser-Meier tests and structural equations. The findings of the research showed that the legal aspects of media literacy of coaches, managers and athletes include goal-based, content-based, educational material-based, civic aspects, evaluation-based, time-based, place-based, and accuracy-based dimensions. It is correct. Also, the results of confirmatory factor analysis showed that the model of legal aspects of media literacy has sufficient fit.
Sports Media
Samad Khosrozadeh Akram; Aboalfazl Neshatizenoz; Mohamad Jalilvand
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The current research was designed and implemented with the aim of analyzing the interactive relationships of technical competence dimensions of Iranian professional football managers in the field of media and communication. The present research is one of the mixed researches that was conducted in the ...
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The current research was designed and implemented with the aim of analyzing the interactive relationships of technical competence dimensions of Iranian professional football managers in the field of media and communication. The present research is one of the mixed researches that was conducted in the form of qualitative and quantitative methods and according to its application in sports and academic environments, it is one of the practical researches. The statistical population of the research included those who were knowledgeable about the research field. The research collection tool included a researcher-made questionnaire and a semi-structured interview. In the quantitative analysis part of the research, Dimtel method was used. After completing the Delphi rounds, the remaining indicators were categorized into 6 components (human resources, IT, communication skills, media literacy, communication literacy and crisis management) and 33 sub-components. In the continuation of this research, 6 components were used to perform Dimtel's method. According to the relationships, it was determined that the role of communication skills, media literacy and communication literacy in the emergence and formation of expert human factors and crisis management in order to develop the technical competence of Iran's professional football managers in the field of media and communication is important and clear.
Sports Media
Jalal Rostami; Leila Ghorbani Ghahfarokhi; Abolfazl Farahani
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The present study aims to investigate the impact of social media on sports corruption disclosure and identify the opportunities and challenges related to this issue. This research is qualitative and was conducted using a multiple-case study approach. The statistical population included sports journalists, ...
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The present study aims to investigate the impact of social media on sports corruption disclosure and identify the opportunities and challenges related to this issue. This research is qualitative and was conducted using a multiple-case study approach. The statistical population included sports journalists, social media activists, sports media experts, sports managers, and university professors who had experience and involvement in exposing sports corruption through social media. Purposeful sampling was conducted and finally, 18 individuals were selected as participants until theoretical saturation was reached. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and qualitative content analysis of posts and content published on social media platforms such as Twitter, Instagram, and Telegram. Thematic analysis was used to interpret the data. The findings of this study showed that social media provides opportunities such as quick access to information, direct publication of documents, compelling officials to be accountable, creating collaborative networks for whistleblowing, increasing public oversight, and rebuilding public trust. These opportunities reduce the power of concealment by offenders and encourage individuals to participate in combating corruption. However, challenges such as legal prosecutions, security threats, dissemination of false information, and psychological pressure on whistleblowers, poor platform security, and cultural resistance may limit the effectiveness of disclosures and have negative consequences for whistleblowers. As a result, despite numerous challenges, social media is recognized as an effective tool for exposing sports corruption and promoting transparency.
Sports Media
Alireza Arasteh; Iman Safaei; Bagher Mursal
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This research aimed to design and develop an educational program for the media identity development of elite young athletes in the country. The study adopted a mixed-methods approach with a sequential exploratory design. Key informants for the interviews included professors in sports management, media ...
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This research aimed to design and develop an educational program for the media identity development of elite young athletes in the country. The study adopted a mixed-methods approach with a sequential exploratory design. Key informants for the interviews included professors in sports management, media management, sports sociology, and human resources experts with experience in the research topic, who had conducted at least two studies in this field, as well as elite athletes and coaches active in sports media and holding doctoral degrees. These individuals were purposefully selected for interviews, which continued until theoretical saturation was reached (20 participants). In the quantitative phase, the study sample consisted of elite young athletes with international medals in several sports disciplines (287 participants). Interviews and questionnaires (modified from the qualitative part and containing 38 questions and 6 components) were employed, and the instrument's validity and reliability were established. The coding findings indicated 38 conceptual codes and 6 core codes: media literacy, media behavior management, lifestyle, teamwork, cultural development, and sports focus, which are the primary elements and components of media identity formation for top young athletes. The Friedman test was used to prioritize the identified dimensions, revealing that the development of media literacy holds the highest priority. Finally, a framework for the educational program for the media identity development of elite young athletes was designed.
Sports Media
Mansoure Abu Jafari; Asra Askari; MohamadAli Nodehi; Zynalabedin Fallah; Taher Bahlekeh
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This study aimed to design strategic media approaches to counter-cultural and social invasions in the sports field. This research used a qualitative method with thematic analysis, and data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 17 experts, researchers, and specialists in the fields of ...
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This study aimed to design strategic media approaches to counter-cultural and social invasions in the sports field. This research used a qualitative method with thematic analysis, and data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 17 experts, researchers, and specialists in the fields of media and sports. The criteria for selecting participants included at least five years of professional experience and a minimum of a bachelor's degree. Purposeful sampling was conducted with a criterion-based approach. The validity (content and concurrent) and reliability (inter-coder agreement) of the interviews were confirmed. The findings revealed seven main themes: producing cultural-sports content, promoting public media literacy, using modern technologies, creating internal media unity, countering harmful foreign messages, promoting sports as a cultural tool, and developing macro-level media policies. These themes were divided into 24 organizing themes and 112 basic themes as strategic responses to cultural and social invasions in sports. This study suggests that sports media, beyond their traditional role in information dissemination, can act as effective tools in managing cultural and social challenges. The findings suggest that aligning media policies, strengthening internal infrastructures, and expanding cultural interactions through sports media can help preserve indigenous values and resist harmful cultural influences. In this regard, the formulation and implementation of effective media policies not only contribute to the promotion of national identity but also provide a foundation for the sustainable development of sports media and the enhancement of public participation
Sports Media
Masomeh Hamzeh; Habib Honari; Farzad Ghafouri; Gholamreza Shabani Bahar
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The media plays a significant role in the development of cultural indicators for sports clubs. Therefore, the present study was designed and implemented to analyze the role of media in the development of cultural indicators in Iranian professional sports clubs. This study was descriptive-survey in nature ...
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The media plays a significant role in the development of cultural indicators for sports clubs. Therefore, the present study was designed and implemented to analyze the role of media in the development of cultural indicators in Iranian professional sports clubs. This study was descriptive-survey in nature and applied a mixed research approach. The statistical population included referees, players, coaches, club managers, media professionals, academic experts, and senior managers and policymakers. Targeted sampling was employed until theoretical saturation was reached, resulting in 17 qualitative participants. In the quantitative section, the statistical population included 89 participants from the same groups. The research tools consisted of semi-structured interviews and questionnaires. Open, axial, and selective coding methods were used to analyze the qualitative data, while structural equation modeling was applied in the quantitative analysis. The results of the interview analysis revealed that cultural indicators comprised four categories and 14 open codes, while media indicators included two categories and eight open codes. The quantitative results also indicated that the research model demonstrates a good fit. Therefore, it is essential to foster interaction and communication between the managers of professional sports clubs and sports federations with the media. This can be achieved by establishing a media committee within the relevant organizations and federations, holding periodic meetings to report on activities and actions taken, and exchanging ideas with media experts on strategies for developing cultural indicators in professional sports clubs. Such efforts can significantly contribute to enhancing the cultural indicators of these clubs.
Sports Media
Mohammad Hassan Ferdowsi; seyed reza musavi
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This research aimed to determine the effect of media literacy on the physical literacy of sports audiences. The study was descriptive in nature, focused on practical applications, and employed a field survey method for data collection. The statistical population included all audiences in Arak city who ...
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This research aimed to determine the effect of media literacy on the physical literacy of sports audiences. The study was descriptive in nature, focused on practical applications, and employed a field survey method for data collection. The statistical population included all audiences in Arak city who followed provincial and national sports programs through various media, such as television, magazines, and online platforms. To determine the statistical sample, a non-random convenience sampling method was used, resulting in the distribution of 250 questionnaires. Ultimately, 200 questionnaires were returned and analyzed. Standard questionnaires were used to collect data. Tamman’s media literacy questionnaire (1995) with 59 items was utilized to assess media literacy, while the standard physical literacy questionnaire by Sam et al. (2016), which contains 9 items, was employed to measure physical literacy. After verifying the content validity of the research instruments, Cronbach's alpha test was conducted with input from eight sports management professors to determine the reliability of the questionnaires, yielding coefficients above 0.7. To test the research hypotheses, structural equation modeling was employed using SPSS version 24 and PLS version 3 software. The findings indicated that media literacy has a significant effect on physical literacy and its dimensions, which include audience understanding and knowledge, self-perception and self-confidence, as well as self-expression and communication with others. Given their educational role, the media can effectively promote sports and physical activities among audiences, increasing their awareness of physical activities.
Sports Media
Mojtaba Fatahpoor; Masoumeh Hosseini
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Media literacy emphasizes the ability to understand, evaluate, and use media. The media, on the other hand, play an important role in disseminating social norms and enriching leisure time through sports. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of media literacy in the type of media consumption ...
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Media literacy emphasizes the ability to understand, evaluate, and use media. The media, on the other hand, play an important role in disseminating social norms and enriching leisure time through sports. The aim of this study was to investigate the role of media literacy in the type of media consumption and enriching the leisure time of physical education teachers in the western provinces of Iran (Kermanshah, Ilam, Kurdistan). The research method is descriptive-analytical. The statistical population included all physical education teachers working in the western provinces of Iran (Kermanshah, Ilam, Kurdistan). Also, the samples were selected by stratified random sampling method with Morgan table and 400 people were included in the study. Data collection tools were demographic information questionnaire, media literacy questionnaire and leisure time questionnaire. In order to analyze the research data, Smirnov Kolmograph test, path analysis and structural equation were used in Amos software. The results showed that the direct and indirect effects of media literacy on leisure time were 0.130 and 0.552, respectively, and were significant at the level of P<0.01. Also, the effect of media consumption variable on leisure time was equal to 0.890, which is significant at the level of P<0.01. Therefore, the need for more attention in the theoretical and practical field to media literacy and promotion of media literacy of the audience seems necessary by communication specialists.
mohammad heidari; majid javid; majid namvar; ali saberi
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The present study sought to provide a complete analysis of the discourses of Iranian Premier League coaches and football players during the Corona virus pandemic. The method of the present study was qualitative with the approach of discourse analysis of sports newspaper headlines; including: GOAL, Shoot, ...
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The present study sought to provide a complete analysis of the discourses of Iranian Premier League coaches and football players during the Corona virus pandemic. The method of the present study was qualitative with the approach of discourse analysis of sports newspaper headlines; including: GOAL, Shoot, Iran sports, sport news. The headlines of the sample newspapers from February 2020 to June 2020 were reviewed. The present study examines discourse analysis with a structural approach, the discourse of coaches and football players in terms of what, why and how parameters and, also this paper analyzed and coded the general dimensions of the EC model of media literacy. The total frequency of the obtained codes was 134. In terms of discourse analysis, the most frequent code was the "what" parameter. In general, the emotional dimension of media literacy had the most frequency versus the rest. Also, in terms of the EC model, the dimension of individual capabilities (personal component) has had the highest frequency in the discourses of coaches and athletes. The research provided a theoretical framework of the components studied in the research. Therefore, future researchers can use this framework as a theoretical basis for future qualitative and quantitative research
Homa Solouki; Seyed Abdol Hamid Ahmadi; Reza Shajie; Habib Honari
Volume 4, Issue 4 , August 2017, , Pages 43-51
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The purpose of this study is The Comparison of Media Consumption and Media Literacy Among MA Students of Media Management, Sport Management and Sport Media Management. This study is a causative-comparative study. For gathering data, Rajabi (1392) media literacy questionnaire and ...
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The purpose of this study is The Comparison of Media Consumption and Media Literacy Among MA Students of Media Management, Sport Management and Sport Media Management. This study is a causative-comparative study. For gathering data, Rajabi (1392) media literacy questionnaire and Hasani(1389) media consumption questionnaire was used. And filled out by 90 MA students which 30 of them were studying in major of Sport Media Management, 30 of them were studying in major of Media Management and 30 of them were studying in major of Sport Management. Reliability of the media literacy questionnaire were computed as 0/73 and media consumption questionnaire were computed as 0/80 using Cronbach-alpha test. There was no significant difference between the amount of media literacy, media consumption and visual literacy among MA students of Sport Media Management, Media Management and Sport Management's majors; and all of them had a moderate amount of them. The results can be concluded that weak performance of the education system was failed in promoting students' media literacy level. And due to lack of practical training on students' media literacy level, educational system also was failed in making a difference between three group of students' media literacy level. All participants had the acceptable and average amount of media literacy, media consumption and visual literacy are good, but we can also try to promote their knowledge of media literacy, media consumption and visual literacy to higher ranks.