noshin benar; Fatemeh Saeedi; Masomeh Salahshori
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Objective: The present study aimed to identify the transmission channels through which the COVID-19 pandemic affected the sports economy of Guilan Province.Methodology: This research employed a qualitative approach, utilizing the grounded theory strategy based on Glaser's method (1992). Semi-structured ...
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Objective: The present study aimed to identify the transmission channels through which the COVID-19 pandemic affected the sports economy of Guilan Province.Methodology: This research employed a qualitative approach, utilizing the grounded theory strategy based on Glaser's method (1992). Semi-structured interviews were used as the data collection tool, and participants were selected through purposive and snowball sampling. A total of 19 interviews were conducted, and data collection continued until theoretical saturation and adequacy were achieved.Results: The results of open coding after the final screening indicated that 47 indicators could represent the transmission channels through which COVID-19 influenced the sports economy of Guilan Province. In the axial coding stage, these indicators were categorized into 14 concepts. Finally, selective coding led to the identification of six major categories: disruption in the supply side, disruption in the demand side, disruption in the labor market (employment), disruption in the private sector sports goods and services market, disruption in the public and semi-public sectors, and disruption in investment.Conclusion: Based on the findings, it is recommended that sports policymakers swiftly design and implement supportive measures and compensatory programs for sports business owners, considering the identified transmission channels. These actions can help prevent widespread closures and bankruptcies in the sector while contributing to the economic sustainability of sports. Additionally, governmental support and the introduction of investment incentives can facilitate the entry of new investors and promote the growth and development of sports services both during and after the crisis.
Sport Management and Development
Behnam Naghipour Givi; Zohre Khosravi pour; Maziyar Kalashi
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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 ...
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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.
