Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 “Associate Professor, Department of Sport Management, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Isfahan”
2 Sport medicine research center, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran.
3 Sport medicine research center, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad, Iran
4 Sport medicine research center, Najafabad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Najafabad,
Abstract
Abstract
This research aimed to develop a paradigmatic model of public policy indicators in Iranian sports. A qualitative study employing Strauss and Corbin's (1997) grounded theory approach was conducted. Data were gathered via semi-structured interviews with 14 experts in academia, sports administration, planning, and law. Data validation used the alignment method, and analysis was performed with MaxQuda 2020. The research model encompasses: causal factors (macro policies, government structures, international pressures, societal needs, elites, and experts); contextual factors (culture, legal frameworks, infrastructure, economy, technology, and resources); intervening factors (institutional conflict, economic issues, managerial weaknesses, legal constraints, interest group pressure, and sociocultural aspects); strategies (integrated governance, public-private partnerships, education and research promotion, financial improvement, infrastructure development, transparency, and participatory approaches); and outcomes (improved public health, economic growth, social justice, sports development, governance enhancement, and sociocultural impact). The research results can help formulate policies based on an accurate understanding of the influencing factors, and the proposed paradigmatic model can be presented as a theoretical and practical framework for achieving sustainable development of sports.
Keywords: policy making, sports, Iran.
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