Document Type : Research Paper
Authors
1 Faculty of sport Sciences, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
2 Department of Sports Management, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, Razi University, Kermanshah, Iran
3 Sport Sciences Department, Faculty of Literature and Human Science, Lorestan University, Khorramabad, Iran
Abstract
The purpose of the current research was to explain and stratify the opportunities of elite Muslim female athletes of the Islamic Republic of Iran in international sports events. This research is practical from the point of view of purpose; In terms of nature, the research was mixed. In the first part of the research, foundational data theory and Glaser approach were used, in the second part, factors were prioritized using an interpretive structural model. The statistical population of this research consisted of experts and experts in sports. A total of 18 interviews were conducted virtually until the data reached theoretical saturation; also, in the interpretative structural section, the ISEM matrix questionnaire was completed by 9 people. The findings show in total. There are 32 open codes in the form of 6 concepts and 2 main categories of attitudinal factors and external factors as opportunities for target society, and the results of interpretative structural modeling showed that the dimensions were in four levels, which were at the lowest level of changes. Structural and generational change was the most important component at the highest level. It should be mentioned that the opportunities for elite Muslim sportswomen have been created under the influence of various issues in the country, and what is important is that these opportunities should not be passed up easily. Because in big sports events, our women's sport has a small share of medals, if by means of these opportunities, the weakness can be turned into a strength.
Keywords
- Women
- Islamic Republic of Iran. Interpretive Structural Modeling
- Foundational Data Theory
- Elite Athletes
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