Asgar Ghanbari; majid khorvash; Ahmadreza Askari
Abstract
The current study was conducted in order to develop the design of an interpretive structural model in the development of talent identification strategies in Iranian sports. The study is regarded as a functional one concerning its procedure, correlation, and goal. The statistical population included managers ...
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The current study was conducted in order to develop the design of an interpretive structural model in the development of talent identification strategies in Iranian sports. The study is regarded as a functional one concerning its procedure, correlation, and goal. The statistical population included managers of talent identification centers, federations, coaches, and actively talent-sporting people. By utilizing Morgan Table, 384 people were randomly selected in category. In order to assess and evaluate the objectives of the research, a researcher-made questionnaire was utilized from the qualitative section. The validity of the question naire was confirmed by asking the opinions of experts in sport management. The construct validity was further confirmed by exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis tests. Besides, the reliability of the questionnaire was confirmed by conducting the experimental implementation and calculating Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. In the statistical section, to identify the factors and effective dimensions of exploratory factor analysis, To determine the relationship and sequence between dimensions of interpretive structural modeling (ISM) Mick Mac analysis was used to determine the type of model variables according to the effect and effectiveness. The ISM Matrix indicated that the interpretive structural model, in Iranian sports, includes effectively pivotal indicators of improving managerial factors, attracting government support, formulating a support program for federations, empowering coaches, establishing talent identification centers, holding regular competitions, developing talent identification sites and equipment, the theologicalization of the talent identification process, expansion of network and communication resources, and creating a process of sustainable development in Iranian sports.