Sport Management and Development
Behnam Naghipour Givi; Zohre Khosravi pour; Maziyar Kalashi
Abstract
Objective: The purpose of this study was to design and propose a conceptual framework of economic diplomacy indicators in Iranian sports.Methodology: This research was applied in terms of purpose and conducted using a qualitative research method based on thematic analysis. The statistical population ...
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Objective: The purpose of this study was to design and propose a conceptual framework of economic diplomacy indicators in Iranian sports.Methodology: This research was applied in terms of purpose and conducted using a qualitative research method based on thematic analysis. The statistical population consisted of experts (professors, specialists, and professionals in sports economics and management) in the field of sports economics, who were selected through theoretical sampling and theoretical saturation (including 16 individuals). Interviews were conducted with them. The validity of the research instrument (interview) was reviewed and confirmed by the interviewees and then by specialized professors. To assess reliability, the intra-subject agreement method was used, which yielded a reliability value of 0.83.Results: Based on the analysis of the thematic content, various factors have an impact on the formation of Iran's sports economic diplomacy. These factors were classified into 4 main categories. The categories include: economic foundation, economic movements, international politics and economic interactions.Conclusion: The findings of this research can fill the void related to the lack of identification of indicators of economic diplomacy in Iranian sports and provide a common definition of the concept of economic diplomacy in sports both in the academic and executive fields.
