Culture, Media and Technology in Sport
Ayoub Ebadi Mehr; Amin Khatibi; Esmaeil Veysia; Seyed Hossein Marashian; Tahereh Azmsha
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Objective: This study aimed to analyze the attitudes of cultural authorities in Khuzestan province toward electronic sports (e-sports), given the rapid global growth of e-sports and the unique ethnic, cultural, and religious context of the province.
Methodology: A qualitative approach with a descriptive-analytical ...
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Objective: This study aimed to analyze the attitudes of cultural authorities in Khuzestan province toward electronic sports (e-sports), given the rapid global growth of e-sports and the unique ethnic, cultural, and religious context of the province.
Methodology: A qualitative approach with a descriptive-analytical method was employed. Data were collected through semi-structured in-depth interviews with 16 cultural authorities from organizations including Education, Islamic Culture and Guidance, Seminaries, and Media. Theoretical saturation was reached at the 15th interview. Data analysis was conducted using Braun and Clarke’s six-step thematic analysis. Purposeful theoretical sampling with maximum diversity was applied.
Results: Six main themes emerged: (1) conceptual definition and distinction of e-sports from traditional sports; (2) current and future position in public culture; (3) predominantly negative-conditional attitude; (4) perceived threats (physical, psychological, cultural, social, identity-ethnic); (5) conditional opportunities and localization strategies; (6) role of key institutions. The dominant attitude was negative (87.5%), but conditional acceptance was noted, contingent upon full localization and production of Iranian-Islamic content aligned with Khuzestan’s local values. Education was identified as the most central institution for cultural development and policymaking.
Conclusion: The findings underscored the need for targeted cultural policymaking, development of local content inspired by the Holy Defense, Arbaeen, and Khuzestan’s history, and media literacy education to facilitate conditional and localized acceptance of e-sports.
Social Issues in Sport Management
Ali Jamshidi; Amin Khatibi; Seyed Hossein Marashian; Esmaeil Veisia
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Objective: This study aimed to explore the factors affecting transgender people’s participation in physical activities and the consequences of such participation.
Methodology: This study was conducted with a qualitative approach and using thematic analysis method. In order to collect data, in-depth ...
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Objective: This study aimed to explore the factors affecting transgender people’s participation in physical activities and the consequences of such participation.
Methodology: This study was conducted with a qualitative approach and using thematic analysis method. In order to collect data, in-depth and semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 experts in sport management and social sciences. Thematic analysis method of Braun & Clarke (2006) and MAXQDA software were used to analyze the data, and 218 initial statements were obtained.
Results: In the section of factors influencing the sports activities of transgender people, eight main themes were identified, the most important of which were security concerns and privacy, cultural and social restrictions, and the role of family and their support. The consequences section had five main themes: improved mental and physical health, positive social development and interactions, enhanced gender identity and self-recognition, post-participation psychological challenges and pressures, and new social and employment opportunities. The study's findings showed that various individual and structural factors affect transgender individuals' participation in sports. This involvement can also have a positive impact on the quality of life, gender identity, and social development of this group.
Conclusion: These findings indicate that sports are a key tool for improving the quality of life for transgender individuals, but achieving this requires macro-level planning, policy reform, and the creation of safe and inclusive environments in society.
Seyed Hosein Marashian; amin khatibi; Esmaeel Veisia
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Objective: This research investigatesed the effect of sport in religion, sectarian and religious diversity in Khuzestan province.Methodology: This was exploratory blend research. In the qualitative section, semi-structured interviews with expertise were conducted and with the aid of theoretical sampling, ...
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Objective: This research investigatesed the effect of sport in religion, sectarian and religious diversity in Khuzestan province.Methodology: This was exploratory blend research. In the qualitative section, semi-structured interviews with expertise were conducted and with the aid of theoretical sampling, the interviews proceeded to theoretical saturation. Based on the results of the first section, a questionnaire for sports role and divergence was prepared. The validity of the research instrument was reviewed and verified by eight experts. Reliability index was also calculated and validated using Cronbach's alpha test (α>0.7). In the quantitative section, the statistical population is consisting of all the people living in Khuzestan province within the range of 14-65 years old (N=4853000). According to Morgan's table, the sample size was 384 instants and Cluster random sampling method was hired. For data analysis, structural equations with partial least squares method was used.Results: The results showed that professional sports on religious and ethnic identity has a significant effect and also through the effect on religious identity can reduce religious divergence as well as sectarian and religious divergence.Conclusion: According to the results of this research, it’s recommended to adopt the necessary decisions for sports development (especially professional sport) in Khuzestan province, to help reducing religious divergence.
