Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 PhD Student in Sports Management, Boroujerd Branch, Islamic Azad University, Boroujerd, Iran
2 Assistant Professor, Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, Razi University, Kermanshah, Kermanshah, Iran
3 Associate Professor, Ministry of Science, Research and Technology, Bahonar University, Kerman, Kerman, Iran
4 Assistant Professor, Department of Sports Management, Boroujerd Branch, Islamic Azad University, Boroujerd, Iran
Abstract
This study was conducted to identify the consequences of privatization in sports in the country. The method of research is qualitative and exploratory analysis, which is done by the method of theme analysis. In order to collect information, in-depth and semi-structured interviews with 19 experts and specialists in the field of sports, people with university education (faculty members) and people with managerial experience in sports organizations and institutions, coaches and sports elites were used. Data analysis in the coding process with the help of MAXQDA software led to the identification of 30 categories in the form of two central codes of positive and negative consequences of sports privatization. Interpretation and analysis of research findings showed that the negative consequences of privatization at the level of sports in the country are more than the positive consequences and there are the widest negative consequences of privatization at the managerial and club level.
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