Sport Management Journal

The Paradigm Model of Promoting the Position of Iran's Sport Sciences in the World based on the Grounded Theory

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

Hamidreza Mirsafian 1
Leila Moslehi 2

1 1. Associate Professor, Department of Sport Management, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran.

2 2. PhD Student, Department of Sport Management, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, Tehran University, Tehran, Iran.

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2021.311019.2586
Abstract
The criterion for determining the global position and authority and the basis of countries' development depends on the amount of science production and research achievements of each country, and this is very important due to the various functions of sport sciences at the individual and community levels. Hence, the aim of this research was to design a paradigm model of promoting the position of Iran's sport sciences in the world based on the Grounded Theory. This research was a qualitative research, with a fundamental exploratory nature, that was performed with using the systematic approach of Strauss and Corbin. The population consisted of prominent professors in the field of sports sciences and participants selected by employing the purposive sampling method. 10 in-depth interviews were conducted in a semi-structured manner and the data were analyzed in three stages of open, axial and selective coding which, 71 concepts, 36 categories and 16 theorems were determined. Based on the results, support of the knowledge-based organizations, knowledge management of individuals in the field of research and operations, cooperation and alignment of scientific and sports activities between the universities and other related organizations, development of scientific communications, culture and research motivation, in the field of sports science, were introduced as effective strategies. In this regard, improving and developing Iran's scientific interactions in the field of sports science at the international level, upgrading the scientific level of research centers and universities, developing the sports industry and improving the performance of the country’s sport society are the consequences.

Keywords

Culture of research
Research and Development
Sports Development
Scientific Position
Knowledge Management
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Sport Management Journal
Volume 14, Issue 1
Spring 2022
Pages 394-373

  • Receive Date 05 December 2020
  • Revise Date 03 January 2021
  • Accept Date 02 March 2021

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