Transforming Diplomatic Resources into the Results of Football Diplomacy with an Emphasis on the Mediating Role of Media Coverage

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 Ph.D. Student in Sport Management, Department of Physical Education, Borujerd Branch, Islamic Azad University, Borujerd, Iran

2 Assistant Prof. in Department of Physical Education, Hamedan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Hamedan, Iran

3 Associate Prof. in Department of Political Science & International Relations, Hamedan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Hamedan, Iran

Abstract

The present study was designed & conducted to Transforming diplomatic resources into the results of football diplomacy with an emphasis on the mediating role of media coverage. The research method was survey. The statistical population of the present study included all those aware of the subject. Abdi et al.'s (2018) questionnaire was used to collect information. In order to analyze the data of the present study, the structural equation method was used. The whole process of analysis was performed in SPSS & PLS software. The results showed that sporting events (impact = 0.331; t = 2.236), human capital (impact = 0.244; t = 3.315) & sports products & services (impact = 0.404; 2 = t) has a significant effect on media coverage. The results showed that media coverage on overall results (impact = 0.883; t = 27.37), specific results (impact = 0.839; t = 24.237) & national results (impact = 0.859; 652 / 29 = t) is effective in the field of football diplomacy. With this in mind, it can be stated that the use of media coverage can have a significant impact on the success of football diplomacy.

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  • Receive Date: 04 February 2021
  • Revise Date: 08 May 2021
  • Accept Date: 10 June 2021

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