Sport Management and Development
Mehdi Nasiri Khouzani; Mehr Ali Hemati Nezhad; Roya Boveiri; Farahnaz Shams; Sajad Gholami Torksaloyeh
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Objective: This research aims to proposing a pattern for the success of Iran‘s Paralympic sports in international events.Methodology: The research method was qualitative and based on the grounded theory. The philosophical basis of the research was interpretive and based on the inductive approach. ...
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Objective: This research aims to proposing a pattern for the success of Iran‘s Paralympic sports in international events.Methodology: The research method was qualitative and based on the grounded theory. The philosophical basis of the research was interpretive and based on the inductive approach. Participants included sports science specialists, experts from federations, coaches and paralympic athletes. Sampling was conducted using a purposive method and theoretical approach. The sampling adequacy criterion was the theoretical saturation of data, which was achieved after conducting 22 semi-structured interviews. The trustworthiness of the study was assessed by applying the criteria of credibility, transferability, dependability and conformability. Additionally, the reliability of the data was evaluated using the interview retest method.Results: 310 primary concepts, 37 subcategories and 13 main categories were extracted, which within the framework of the paradigmatic model including contextual factors such as the establishment of supportive regulations, the role of mass and social media and a comprehensive framework for sports events, causal conditions including fostering a culture of sports advocacy, education with a research-oriented approach and the development of equipment with cutting-edge technologies, intervening factors such as challenges hindering the success of Paralympics sports, development of financial resources and monetizing, collaboration and synergy among stakeholder organizations, strategies including the necessity of adapting sports and urban facilities, establishing a comprehensive talent identification system and development sports for women with disabilities and consequences such as promoting socio-sports status, champion development and medal achievement were identified.Conclusion: Based on the results, it is suggested to develop educational programs, increase the per capita specialized sports space, provide training equipment and intelligent tools, establish a rehabilitation center and specialized occupational therapy, implement the talent identification process, encourage active participation in competitions, and enforce supporting laws for disabled sports in social, sports, financial, and construction activities.
Jabar Seifpanahi Shabani; Roghayeh Mostafavi
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Objective: The purpose of this study was to design a model of factors affecting on 35 years of Success and authority of the Iranian men's national sitting volleyball team in international events.Methodology: This research was qualitative and the grounded theory method was used with a systematic approach. ...
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Objective: The purpose of this study was to design a model of factors affecting on 35 years of Success and authority of the Iranian men's national sitting volleyball team in international events.Methodology: This research was qualitative and the grounded theory method was used with a systematic approach. The required data were obtained from library studies and interviews with sitting volleyball experts and dignitaries. The statistical population of the study included the directors of the National Paralympic Committee and the Veterans and Disabled Sports Federation, coaches and players of the current national volleyball team. The sampling method was purposive and the data were obtained by conducting 15 in-depth semi-structured individual interviews to reach the theoretical saturation stage. Data collected from interviews were analyzed in three levels of open, axial and selective coding.Results: Ten important factors in data analysis; (1) a large community of sitting volleyball players, (2) experienced and efficient coaching staff, (3) the talent identification process, (4) preparatory and official competitions of national and club, (5) support of national team with reserve players, (6) the culture of Iranians sitting on the ground, (7) management and planning of the National Paralympic Committee and the Veterans and Disabled Sports Federation, (8) Governance, Governments and officials support, (9) facilities and equipment, and (10) having global seats as important factors and affecting on 35 years of success and authority of the Iranian men's national sitting volleyball team in world events were explained.Conclusion: Paying attention to the positive factors explained stabilizes the current situation, and paying attention to the shortcomings and shortcomings can help to further promote Iranian men's sitting volleyball in international arenas. The designed model can also be a model and guide for other sports for the disabled and even non-disabled to achieve success and progress.
