Developing a Leisure Time Model Based on Sports Activities in Iranian Families

Hooshang, Taher; Kashef, Mir Mohammad; Sarlab, Roghayeh

doi:10.22059/jsm.2024.370582.3242

Document Type : Research Paper

Authors

Department of Motor Behavior and Sports Management,, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran

https://doi.org/10.22059/jsm.2024.370582.3242

Abstract

Introduction: Proper planning of spending leisure time with the family, which is designed based on sports activities, can solve many leisure and sports problems of the society. In this regard, the present study was conducted with the aim of developing a leisure time model based on sports activities in Iranian families.
Methods: This applied and qualitative research was based on thematic analysis method, which was conducted based on the opinion of experts. The statistical population of the research were specialists and leisure experts as well as sports management specialists, 18 of whom were selected by the snowball method and participated in the interview until theoretical saturation was reached. The measurement tool of the research included a semi-structured interview and the data were analyzed according to the stages of thematic analysis.
Results: Factors affecting leisure time based on sports activities in iranian families include cognitive factors, belief-cultural factors, economic factors, managerial factors, driving factors, inhibiting factors and social factors; Its strategies included economic strategies, management strategies, policy-making strategies, educational strategies and cultural strategies, and the consequences of using the leisure time model based on sports activities in iranian families included social development, economic development, sports development, improving the quality of life and health development.
Conclusion: By addressing the influential factors and applying the strategies presented in this research in the field of leisure time based on sports activities in iranian families, sustainable development can be achieved in various dimensions of social, economic, sports, quality of life and health.

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Main Subjects

Sport Management

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