Pathology of Iran's Table Tennis by Using Q Methodology and Presenting Solutions

Zeinal Famileh, Maryam; Fahim Devin, Hassan; Esmaeilzadeh Ghandehari, Mohammad Reza; Peymanizad, Hossein

doi:10.22124/jsmd.2023.22604.2714

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

¹ PhD Student of Sport Management, Department of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran

² Associate Professor of Sport Management, Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran

³ Associate Professor of Sport Management,, Department of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Mashhad Branch, Islamic Azad University, Mashhad, Iran

10.22124/jsmd.2023.22604.2714

Abstract

Objective: The present study aimed to investigate the pathology of Iranian table tennis injuries using the Q methodology and provide exit strategies.
Methodology: The present study is based on the purpose of applied research; In terms of the nature of exploratory research; In terms of data collection, it is a descriptive-survey research, and due to its application, Q methodology is a mixed (quantitative-qualitative) research. Q methodology is a method that includes the simultaneous use of quantitative and qualitative methods; therefore, the results of reviewing and analyzing the information obtained in this study include extracting the main factors mentioned in previous studies and the alignment of these studies in addition to conducting a Q interview to extract the views and opinions of experts. In the present study, 21 active coaches in the Premier League, veterans and elites in table tennis were selected as participants in the study. This selection was made with the help of a combination of purposeful and unlikely sampling and snowball sampling. The data analysis method was exploratory factor analysis and Varimax rotation.
Results: The findings showed that the mental patterns of experts including sports justice, concerned about the future of education, 2 (c) important in the whole history (money and patronage), the suffering of the treasure is not possible, slowly but steadily forward, updating only for Not software, economic pressure from all directions, planning strategists, 3 (d) basic = expertise, commitment, continuity.
Conclusion: On this, it can be concluded that the necessary measures should be taken to develop the sport of table tennis by promoting education and proper planning, and to provide the ground for the development of this sport.

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Pathology of Iran's Table Tennis by Using Q Methodology and Presenting Solutions

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Volume 14, Issue 3 - Serial Number 43Autumn- 43September 2025Pages 1-26

Volume 14, Issue 3 - Serial Number 43
Autumn- 43
September 2025
Pages 1-26