University of Guilan Journal of Sport Management and Development 2322-4800 11 3 2022 10 23 Presentation of structural equation model to explain the professionalization process in Iranian sports federations Presentation of structural equation model to explain the professionalization process in Iranian sports federations 151 176 5820 10.22124/jsmd.2020.16882.2350 FA Hesham Rostami PhD in Sport Management, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran Shahram Shafiee Associate Professor of Sports Management, University of Guilan, Rasht, Iran Mehrali Hematinejhad Professor of Sports Management, Gilan University, Rasht, Iran. Rahim Ramzaninejad Professor of Sports Management, Gilan University, Rasht, Iran. Journal Article 2020 05 21 Objective: The purpose of this research was Presentation of structural equation model to explain the professionalization process in Iranian sports federations.<br />Methodology: Present study in terms of purpose was applied and descriptive-analytic. The statistical population of this study includes managers of sports federations, coaches, athletes, and referees. The statistical sample was estimated to be 10 to 20 times the dimensions drawn in the conceptual model based on a sufficient number of models for modeling in PLS software (n=160). A researcher-made questionnaire was used to collect data also formal validity of questionnaire was confirmed by experts (12 people). Its reliability was estimated by using Cronbach's alpha test (0.91) and combined reliability. Structural equation modeling was used in PLS3-SPSS24 software for analyze data and investigating fit of model.<br />Results: Results indicated that effect of causal and contextual and interventionist conditions on professionalization of sports federations (0.37), (0.19), (0.74) were significant. Also, contextual and interventionist conditions on strategies (0.28), (0.24). Finally, the results showed that the effect of professionalization on strategies (0.58), and strategies with consequences (0.84) is direct, positive and significant.<br />Conclusion: : Based on the findings of this study, it can be concluded that recognizing the paths of the professionalization process can help Iranian sports federations to achieve a business process. Identifying the internal and external potentials of federations can also accelerate the process of their professionalization and development. Objective: The purpose of this research was Presentation of structural equation model to explain the professionalization process in Iranian sports federations.<br />Methodology: Present study in terms of purpose was applied and descriptive-analytic. The statistical population of this study includes managers of sports federations, coaches, athletes, and referees. The statistical sample was estimated to be 10 to 20 times the dimensions drawn in the conceptual model based on a sufficient number of models for modeling in PLS software (n=160). A researcher-made questionnaire was used to collect data also formal validity of questionnaire was confirmed by experts (12 people). Its reliability was estimated by using Cronbach's alpha test (0.91) and combined reliability. Structural equation modeling was used in PLS3-SPSS24 software for analyze data and investigating fit of model.<br />Results: Results indicated that effect of causal and contextual and interventionist conditions on professionalization of sports federations (0.37), (0.19), (0.74) were significant. Also, contextual and interventionist conditions on strategies (0.28), (0.24). Finally, the results showed that the effect of professionalization on strategies (0.58), and strategies with consequences (0.84) is direct, positive and significant.<br />Conclusion: : Based on the findings of this study, it can be concluded that recognizing the paths of the professionalization process can help Iranian sports federations to achieve a business process. Identifying the internal and external potentials of federations can also accelerate the process of their professionalization and development. https://jsmd.guilan.ac.ir/article_5820_89e3fe5ca788d606b15f9507f1f86a0c.pdf