University of Tehran Sport Management Journal 2008-9341 10 4 2018 12 22 Exploring the Contextual and Intervening Factors of Corruption in Iran Soccer Industry Exploring the Contextual and Intervening Factors of Corruption in Iran Soccer Industry 661 685 71734 10.22059/jsm.2019.228031.1790 FA Ahmad Mahmoudi Allameh Tabataba'i University 0000-0001-7579-2274 Habib Honari Allameh Tabataba'i University Jalil Younesi Allameh Tabataba'i University Javad Shahlaee Allameh Tabataba'i University 0000-0003-4811-1837 Journal Article 2017 02 18 The aim of the present study was to explore the contextual and intervening factors of corruption in Iran soccer industry. Data were collected using document review and interviews. After 18 deep and semi-structured interviews with administrative, scientific, research experts in sport and soccer, theoretical saturation was achieved and the indications, sub-categories and general categories were extracted after open, axial and selective coding processes were completed. After data analysis, contextual factors (underlying) and intervening factors (effective) were identified. Based on these findings, immorality, uncommitted behavior, lack of public engagement and organizational synergy and lack of legal environment were identified as a central issue. The findings of the contextual factors were classified in 25 subsidiary categories resulting from axial coding in 7 general concepts resulting from selective coding (a gap in rules, financial incentive, inappropriate function of media, weakening decision-making communities, weakness of transfer laws, lack of behavioral standards and lack of transparency in the processes). The results of intervening factors (effective) were classified in 7 subsidiary categories resulting from axial coding in 3 general concepts resulting from selective coding (overlapping functions, lack of intention to fight corruption and lack of coordination. Generally, an identification of contextual and effective factors of corruption can drastically help authorities to prevent corruption and to improve organizational health in soccer. The aim of the present study was to explore the contextual and intervening factors of corruption in Iran soccer industry. Data were collected using document review and interviews. After 18 deep and semi-structured interviews with administrative, scientific, research experts in sport and soccer, theoretical saturation was achieved and the indications, sub-categories and general categories were extracted after open, axial and selective coding processes were completed. After data analysis, contextual factors (underlying) and intervening factors (effective) were identified. Based on these findings, immorality, uncommitted behavior, lack of public engagement and organizational synergy and lack of legal environment were identified as a central issue. The findings of the contextual factors were classified in 25 subsidiary categories resulting from axial coding in 7 general concepts resulting from selective coding (a gap in rules, financial incentive, inappropriate function of media, weakening decision-making communities, weakness of transfer laws, lack of behavioral standards and lack of transparency in the processes). The results of intervening factors (effective) were classified in 7 subsidiary categories resulting from axial coding in 3 general concepts resulting from selective coding (overlapping functions, lack of intention to fight corruption and lack of coordination. Generally, an identification of contextual and effective factors of corruption can drastically help authorities to prevent corruption and to improve organizational health in soccer. https://jsm.ut.ac.ir/article_71734_2d6ac24e0a64c5ab03d8e7c3a90be550.pdf