Document Type : Research Paper
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Sports Management, Sports Sciences, Urmia, Urmia, Iran
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Professor of the entire Department of Sports Management,Faculty of sports science, University of Urmia,Iran
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Associate Professor of the entire Department of Sports Management,Faculty of sports science, University of Allameh Tabatabaei University, Tehran, Irann
10.22084/smms.2025.30738.3404
Abstract
This study aims to develop an alignment model for sports globalization in Iran. The main research question is: What constitutes the alignment model for sports globalization in Iran, and what are its components? Employing a qualitative and applied research design with an exploratory nature, the study follows an inductive approach using a six-phase thematic analysis. Data collection involved semi-structured interviews and available print/electronic sources. Content validity was ensured by aligning interview questions with theoretical foundations. For qualitative reliability, Lincoln and Guba's (1985) framework assessed credibility, confirmability, dependability, and transferability. Participants included 15 experienced officials and faculty members selected through purposive and snowball sampling until theoretical saturation. Findings identified 321 basic themes, 82 organizing themes, and 24 global themes, categorized into eight components: economic, political, socio-cultural, legal-structural, infrastructural-technical, managerial, educational-research, and technological. The final "Alignment Model for Sports Globalization in Iran" was developed, emphasizing the necessity of precise implementation of these components for Iran's sports development.
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