Moosa Kooshki; Seyed Mostafa Tayebisani; Bahram Ghadimi; Mehrdad Navabakhsh
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The purpose of this research is to provide a model for evaluating the environmental effects of the construction and development of sports facilities on sustainable urban development in Tehran. The current study is an applied research which is exploratory and based on descriptive-comparative method. A ...
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The purpose of this research is to provide a model for evaluating the environmental effects of the construction and development of sports facilities on sustainable urban development in Tehran. The current study is an applied research which is exploratory and based on descriptive-comparative method. A total of 250 experts were randomly selected as the statistical sample of the research. It should be mentioned that the mentioned questionnaire was sent online to the e-mail of the experts through the lime survey software and finally 240 questionnaires were returned and collected. Its reliability was determined through Cronbach's alpha coefficient (0.85). SPSS software (ver: 20) was used for the organization and final analysis of the collected data. Finally, it was used to present the model of the environmental effects of the construction of sports facilities on sustainable development using EMOS software and confirmatory factor analysis method. Therefore, measurement models are desirable in terms of this index. 6 categories of variables were proposed as environmental factors affecting the development and construction of sports facilities, which in order of weight were: air pollution (3.435), waste production (2.212), water pollution and sewage production (2.013) ), noise pollution and nuisance (1.878), soil pollution and destruction (1.523) and light pollution (0.887). Also, the environmental indicators affecting the development and construction of sports facilities were: correct location and placement, non-emission of pollutants, waste and effluent management, optimal consumption of resources and energy, suitability for use and development of green spaces.
farhad eghbalsefat ronaghi; Ali Mohammad Safania; Farideh Sharififar
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The aim of this study was to explain and predict the motivation to participate in recreational sports activities in Tehran. This research was conducted using a mixed method (qualitative-quantitative), the qualitative part of which was based on the Strauss and Corbin approach using grounded theory. In ...
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The aim of this study was to explain and predict the motivation to participate in recreational sports activities in Tehran. This research was conducted using a mixed method (qualitative-quantitative), the qualitative part of which was based on the Strauss and Corbin approach using grounded theory. In the qualitative part, the research strategy was exploratory and conducted through interviews with experts (cultural, artistic, and sports managers). The results showed that the causal conditions variable can strongly explain and predict the motivation to participate in sports activities. The statistical interpretation of this issue is that by changing one unit in the causal conditions, it is expected that 0.0984 units of change in motivation to participate in sports activities will occur. Also, the contextual conditions variable is able to explain and predict the motivation to participate in sports activities on average, and it is predicted that by changing one unit in the contextual conditions, 0.518 units of change in motivation to participate in sports activities will occur.
Zarineh Ghareh Kolchiyan; Farideh Sharifi Far; Ali Basri; Bahram Ghadimi
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The present study aimed to investigate the sociological pattern of sports habitus among the elderly in Tehran. This research was conducted using a qualitative approach and thematic analysis, and data were collected through semi-structured interviews. The statistical population included sports sociologists, ...
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The present study aimed to investigate the sociological pattern of sports habitus among the elderly in Tehran. This research was conducted using a qualitative approach and thematic analysis, and data were collected through semi-structured interviews. The statistical population included sports sociologists, senior managers of the Ministry of Sports and Youth, senior managers of the Tehran Municipality Sports Organization, and elderly individuals actively engaged in sports. Sampling was done using the snowball method until theoretical saturation was reached (18 participants). Data were analyzed using MAXQDA software, and the validity and reliability of the research were confirmed. For data analysis, open, axial, and selective coding was employed. Based on the analysis, three main categories (overarching themes) were identified: social capital, cultural capital, and physical capital. Within these three categories, nine organizing themes were extracted, including social interactions, elderly gatherings, social status, socialization, social support, social motivation, physical and bodily capital, the promotion of elderly sports culture, and knowledge and awareness of the elderly. Additionally, the study identified 45 basic themes, each of which represents different dimensions of sports habitus among the elderly. The findings indicate that the pattern of sports habitus among the elderly is shaped by social, cultural, and physical capital, and understanding these components can provide a framework for future research in the sociology of elderly sports. It is recommended that policymakers and sports managers implement initiatives such as establishing neighborhood-based sports groups to enhance social interactions among the elderly, developing sports facilities and equipping public centers with appropriate amenities, conducting educational and awareness programs in the media, supporting intergenerational sports programs to strengthen family relationships, and offering incentive policies such as discounts at sports centers for the elderly. These measures can facilitate increased participation in sports activities among the elderly and contribute to a healthier lifestyle for this demographic.
