Document Type : Research Paper
Authors
1 Assistant Professor of Sports Management, Payame Noor University
2 M.A. Student of Sports Management, Payame Noor University of Tehran
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to investigate the role of technology on financing women's sports in Tehran city. It was a developmental-applied research using descriptive-correlational method. The statistical population of this study included all managers and owners of sports clubs in Tehran. To collect data, a researcher-made questionnaire was used and the validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by 12 experts of this field. Also, reliability was calculated by using Cronbach's alpha (0.94). To analyze data, descriptive statistical methods were used. To determine the distribution of data, the Sigma-Smirnov test were used by SPSS24 software. Findings showed that there are significant relationship between virtual networks, TV networks, satellite networks, digital media, electronic advertising, and finally there is significant relationship between technology and attracting sponsors in women's sports in Tehran city. According to the research findings, it can be concluded that various media coverage in attracting private sector to invest in female championship sport is very important and paying attention to sponsors advertisements as well as covering different sport events could influence on sponsors attraction.
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