Document Type : Original Article
Authors
1 PhD student in sports management, Faculty of Physical Education, Shahid Chamran University, Ahvaz, Khuzestan, Iran
2 Assistant Professor of Sport Management, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz
3 Sports Management, Faculty of Physical Education, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz,
4 Assistant Professor, Department of Sports Management, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran
Abstract
Adventure sports have experienced significant growth worldwide, including in Iran, over recent decades. The purpose of the current research was to identify the factors affecting Adventure sports in Iran. This research utilized the fuzzy Delphi method to gather expert opinions, Interpretive Structural Modeling (ISM) to classify components and create a hierarchical model, and MICMAC analysis to determine the influence and dependence of each factor. All specialists and experts in the field of Adventure sports were the research community. 16 people participating in the research were selected through the purposeful and criteria-based sampling method. The results and findings indicated that at the sixth level of the model, "participation and presence at the international level" is recognized as an important influencing factor with high driving power. At the fifth level, "comprehensive and widespread support for athletes" was identified as another critical independent factor crucial for the development of infrastructure, training, and inclusive participation. At the fourth level, "economic and financial support" was identified. The factors at the third level, which include "improvement of sports facilities," "integration of development procedures," and "talent search and training system of athletes," were placed in the link cluster, demonstrating their strong interdependence and significant impact on the system. Lower-level factors, such as "taking advantage of scientific findings," "establishing and increasing participation," and "educational supplies and supports," were important but more dependent on the effectiveness of higher-level factors. Overall, the findings recommend a balanced and integrated approach focused on financial support and strategic integration of development procedures.
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