Designing a framework for the conceptual analysis of immigration in Iranian sports

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

1 PhD Student in Sports Management, Department of Physical Education, Hamedan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Hamedan. Iran.

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

3 Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, Borujard Branch, Islamic Azad University, Borujerd, Iran

10.22084/smms.2024.29085.3299

Abstract

The aim of this research was providing a conceptual model for sport immigration in Iran. Research Methods was selected Qualitative type with systematic exploratory approach. The statistical population consisted of two parts: experts (professors, managers, etc.) and information resources (books, articles, documents, media, etc.). Sampling was performed in sufficient numbers (theoretical saturation) and by judging method (17 people). The research tools included systematic library study and structured exploratory interviews. The validity of the instrument was evaluated and approved based on the legal validity of the sample, the opinion of the experts and the agreement between the proofreaders. To analyze the findings, multi-stage conceptual coding method with system analysis approach was used. The extracted conceptual framework included 5 levels, 10 perspectives (main variable), 26 dimensions and 94 key components (repetition of themes). Five levels of conceptual model the effect-effectiveness sequence includes; Motivators (repulsion of origin and destination attraction), regulators and controllers (previous experiences and existing framework), environmental contexts (information network and service chain), individual capacity (individual context and orientation), and functions and consequences (for countries and Immigrants) was sport migration. Based on the results, it can be said that sports migration is the result of influential and deterrent factors that form an individual tendency to migrate based on the environmental context, which can have different positive and negative consequences for the origin and destination.

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