Original Article
Reza Karim; Ali Reza Mohseni Tabrizi; Mehrdad Navabakhsh
Volume 15, Issue 33 , December 2017, Pages 9-44
Abstract
This study examined the sociological explanation of youth participation, causes, forms and challenges. In order to achieve this goal through a variety of variables that affect youth participation, variables of social trust, social alienation, social apathy, the use of media and economic status- social ...
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This study examined the sociological explanation of youth participation, causes, forms and challenges. In order to achieve this goal through a variety of variables that affect youth participation, variables of social trust, social alienation, social apathy, the use of media and economic status- social were selected as independent variables. Theoretical Foundations of variables and parameters of this study were on the base of Melvin Seaman, Limpest, Parsons, Giddens, Inglehart and zetompka theories.
The research methodology was survey and data gathering tool was a questionnaire with the reliability and credibility. Statistical population were 18-29 year old young people in 22 districts of Tehran in 1394. The sample number was 390 based on multi-stage cluster sampling method and Cochran formula. The main methods of data analysis were regression and path analysis.
On the base of the results, there were partnership between variables and social trust, social alienation, mass media, indifference, social and economic and social base and gender, but there were no significant relationship between the variables of marital status and participation.
Also, there was a significant relationship between variables and social trust, social alienation, mass media, social indifference, economic and social base and gender, but there was no significant relationship between the marital status and the participation.
Among the studied variables, social trust was of the strongest relationship to the the dependent variable of participation (social, political, cultural, economic and psychological).
The Multivariate regressions suggests that independent variables explain % 35 of "social participation" dependent variable changes, % 41 of "political participation"dependent variable changes, % 32 of "cultural cooperation"dependent variable changes, % 28 of "economic cooperation" dependent variable changes and % 25 of "the involvement of mental" dependent variable changes.
Original Article
Soheila Alireza Nejad; Sakineh Seif Jamali
Volume 15, Issue 33 , December 2017, Pages 35-55
Abstract
As people of a society are not the same, their leisure is also different. The main objective of this article is to review the behavioral pattern of youth in their cybernetic leisure times. Since the pattern of leisure could be a judgmental young person’s life style thus the leisure times among ...
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As people of a society are not the same, their leisure is also different. The main objective of this article is to review the behavioral pattern of youth in their cybernetic leisure times. Since the pattern of leisure could be a judgmental young person’s life style thus the leisure times among youths is very important. Based on this, the main questions in this research are: What are the patterns of cybernetic leisure times among youth? How gender effects on leisure? In order to answer these questions; in addition to referring to the facts, some theoretical concepts like habitats and field is adopted from Bourdieu, and conspicuous leisure from Torstein Veblen. Based on nature of the research, an Inductive-Sequential Mixed Method is designed which is a combination of field research and survey. The instruments for conducting field research were semi structured interviews and focus group discussions. Survey was based on earlier qualitative data collection and also a questionnaire was prepared. The results showed the popularity of cybernetic leisure among youth however, despite there are ease of activity for girls in this leisure but there are still signs of gender habitats in cyber leisure. In a way gender construction in cybernetic leisure is reproduced. Increase of facilities did not have significant impact on youth behavior, conspicuous displays and conspicuous leisure can be observed. Increase of facilities did not have significant impact on youth behavior, conspicuous displays and conspicuous leisure can be observed. Despite the girls' agency in leisure time in cyber space, their taste was different from boys.
Original Article
Rasool Montajab Nia; Rohollah Modaber; Davood Noori
Volume 15, Issue 33 , December 2017, Pages 57-75
Abstract
In the contemporary world, daily changes that occur in the field of communications has led the process of moving communities diluted the role of government every day and this situation is spurred the evolution. It is obvious that as societies evolve, new scenarios in the areas of social- political realized ...
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In the contemporary world, daily changes that occur in the field of communications has led the process of moving communities diluted the role of government every day and this situation is spurred the evolution. It is obvious that as societies evolve, new scenarios in the areas of social- political realized that the new priorities with the adoption of new practices and tools, as well as the capacity of non-state actors, particularly NGOs are required. In this regard due to the role of young people in different countries, especially developed nations as the force of thought, work and ideas in institutions and scientific centers and offices and the development of NGOs youth in the global system a variety of programs such philanthropic actions beyond the borders of countries, in the international arena that would impact on the minds of the masses of the people and even governments and international organization. The method used in this research was based on documentation and library data and also a qualitative study. In this study, we addressed the following questions using the tools of social participation: how youth NGOs can be effective in pursuing the rights of young people and what is their position in youth rights development? It seems the movement in the direction of domestic understanding of young people and their concerns will lead to the institutionalization of the culture of youth-oriented NGOs capacity and use of international experience to the next generation of the country.
Original Article
Masoud Darabi; Hassan Kalashloo
Volume 15, Issue 33 , December 2017, Pages 77-106
Abstract
The family structure and its values are among the concepts arising from the modernization and culture of social man. Today, people interactions have became an important aspect of social activities and its impacts on the individuals’ social life are increasing. The universal form of ...
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The family structure and its values are among the concepts arising from the modernization and culture of social man. Today, people interactions have became an important aspect of social activities and its impacts on the individuals’ social life are increasing. The universal form of people interactions set as “Social Networking Service”. So, this study is to investigate the TELEGRAM social network impacts on the family values among young people in Tehran. In order to access this object, independent variables consisting of social network, adherence to religious beliefs and socio-economic status are chosen from the variety of factors and variables affecting on the family values. The theoretical aspect of the study is based on the theories of Habermas and Rokaije. The methodology of this research is a survey by a data gathering tool, questionnaire with the reliability and credibility. In this research, the statistical population is 18-29-year-old youth in 22 districts of Tehran. The sample size is 390 obtained by using multi-stage cluster sampling method and Cochran formula .The main method of the data analyzing is Regression and Path Analysis. The results indicate that the total average of the family values in this case study is 3/77; Comparing this amount with the maximum and minimum score which are respectively 5 and 1 shows that family values among young people is almost moderate upward.
Also, based on these results there is a significant relationship between the family values and variables consisting of the social network, the adherence to religious beliefs, socio-economic status and gender. But, there is no relationship between the family values and variables including age, marital status, and education. Among these variables, Social Network has the strongest relationship with dependent variable. Four variables including the social network, the adherence to religious beliefs, socio-economic status and age are entered into Regression Equation; the determination coefficient is reported 0.358. Therefore, above variables explain generally more than 35% of the variations of dependent variable.
Original Article
Mahnaz Farahmand; Somayyeh Vakili Ghasemabad; Elahe Poor Rajimian
Volume 15, Issue 33 , December 2017, Pages 107-131
Abstract
Political participation is considered as one of the main indicators of socio-political development of the countries. Youth political participation which considers the largest population groups in developing countries for political stability and dynamism of society is of main important. This study is ...
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Political participation is considered as one of the main indicators of socio-political development of the countries. Youth political participation which considers the largest population groups in developing countries for political stability and dynamism of society is of main important. This study is to answer the above questions. The theories of Samuel Hantington, Martin Lipset, Broadwell, Milbrath and Goel's Political Participation were used. In this survey, samples (384 Youth) were randomly selected through the multi-stage cluster sampling method. The instrument used in this study was questionnaire. The results of study showed that the mean of responder's political participation was less than average and among of dimensions of political participation, level of objective political participation was more than subjective participation. The results also confirmed that the significant correlation between age and gender and political participation and younger group's political participation was more than older and men political participation was more than women. The variables of family participation, political culture and political motives with political participation had a significant and positive relationship. Also, there was no significant relationship between the variables of marital status, the individual's structural situation, national and religious belonging. Multiple regression analysis supported the significant role of two variables "family out group Culture" and "political motives" that political motivation plays the most important role in explaining the political participation of youth.
Original Article
Hossein Eskandari; Hamid Darrodi
Volume 15, Issue 33 , December 2017, Pages 133-150
Abstract
This descriptive-survey research examined relationship between the hour rate of social networks usage and social networks addiction, in one hand and couple conflicts and divorce tendency, in other hand. Statistical population was all of young couple between 18-29 years old. 422 men and women were selected ...
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This descriptive-survey research examined relationship between the hour rate of social networks usage and social networks addiction, in one hand and couple conflicts and divorce tendency, in other hand. Statistical population was all of young couple between 18-29 years old. 422 men and women were selected as a sample size through convenience sampling method. For this reason, three questionnaires were used: Bergen Facebook Addiction Scale that was corrected and used for all social networks, marital conflicts and divorce prone. Data were analyzed by SPSS 19. Findings showed there were a positive significant relations between social network usage and addiction in one hand and couples’ conflicts and divorce prone, in other hand. This positive relation repeated in all component of marital conflict, such as reduction of cooperation, reduction of sex, reduction of relation with husband’s family, increasing of relation with own family, and reduction of effective relationship between couples. Findings showed that addiction to social networks significantly reduced the quality of marital life. According to these findings, it seems that Ministry of Sport and Youth should plan to promote the media literacy among target society to reduce undesirable effect of social networks.
Original Article
Mahdieh Seraji; Seyyed Emad Hosseini; Mohammad Ehsani; Mohammad Reza Boroumand
Volume 15, Issue 33 , December 2017, Pages 151-162
Abstract
Given the importance of sport federations in promoting sport in Iran, in addition to performance evaluation, performance management has a great importance in improving federation’s efficiency, effectiveness and ultimately productivity. The present study tries to evaluate the performance of selected ...
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Given the importance of sport federations in promoting sport in Iran, in addition to performance evaluation, performance management has a great importance in improving federation’s efficiency, effectiveness and ultimately productivity. The present study tries to evaluate the performance of selected sport federations of Iran in 1392 using Data Envelopment Analysis method and then provide guidelines for performance optimization for each federation. By means of DEA models, 12 federations of 50 active federations in 1392, were determined as the sample of study with targeted sampling based on the results of assessments conducted by the Ministry of Sports and Youth, and were evaluated. Based on evaluation results, in 12 observed federations, only 5 federations (taekwondo, karate, mountaineering, chess and wrestling) were fully efficient- efficiency score equal one, and other federations were determined as inefficient federations- efficiency score less than one. The average efficiencies for observed federations were determined, in scale efficiency 0/724, in management efficiency 0/738 and in technical efficiency 0/589; therefore technical inefficiency and then, scale inefficiency could be considered as the major factors of inefficiency in federations. Other results of study provided a virtual model for each inefficient federation to achieve the desired level of efficiency, including introducing efficient federations as reference units, and determining surplus and optimal amount of each inputs so federations be guided to develop their future programs.
Original Article
Mohammad Ali Noudehi; Mojtaba Ahmadi; Gholam Reza Noudehi; Mohammad Sadegh Dadashi
Volume 15, Issue 33 , December 2017, Pages 163-188
Abstract
The study is to codification of developmental strategy for rural and indigenous sports in Golestan province. The method of the research was analytical- descriptive, in terms of results was an applied and case study. The population of this study included university professors, Ph.D. in physical education, ...
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The study is to codification of developmental strategy for rural and indigenous sports in Golestan province. The method of the research was analytical- descriptive, in terms of results was an applied and case study. The population of this study included university professors, Ph.D. in physical education, sport and youth leaders and the rural sports bodies which include 94 people. Due to the limitations of society, sampling was carried out on a full count. A researcher-made questionnaire was used to gather the required information. The validity of questionnaire was approved by 10 professors of Ph.D. degree in sport management. The reliability of questionnaire using the method of Cronbach's alpha obtained 82.0. To analyze the data, descriptive statistics (tables, charts, etc.) and inferential statistics (Friedman test) were used.
Eventually 12 strengths, 12 weaknesses, 12 opportunities and 10 threats were identified. The results showed that the most important strength was winning medals in some disciplines in the national and international levels. The important weakness was inadequate attention to the sport of rural and tribes. The most important opportunity was presence of different tribes and cultures in rural areas and the most important threat was influence of the western culture adored by the youth. According to the analysis, the strategic position of rural sports is in the WT (defensive) region. According to this, the rural sports development strategies include of 3 SO strategies, 2 ST strategies, 2 WO strategies and 4 WT strategies.
Original Article
Sedighe Eslami; Jamshid Hemmati; Ebrahim Zarrini
Volume 15, Issue 33 , December 2017, Pages 189-200
Abstract
The study is to identify and ranking of the barriers of sport tourists to inter Iran. The method of this study was descriptive survey with the practical purpose. The statistical population was include all persons who had at least one book or two scientific papers in areas related to tourism ...
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The study is to identify and ranking of the barriers of sport tourists to inter Iran. The method of this study was descriptive survey with the practical purpose. The statistical population was include all persons who had at least one book or two scientific papers in areas related to tourism and the administrative experts in this field with at least a bachelor's degree, who are at least 10 years of experience. Samples were selected through stratified random sampling and the statistical population included of 500 researchers and 450 of experts that 274 samples were calculated and selected. The measurement tool in this research was researcher- designed questioner. The final questionnaire's face validity was approved by experts. To determine the content validity were used exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis. Cronbach s Alfa coefficient was calculated 0/90. Friedman test showed significant differences between the various obstacles of tourists for enter in Iran. The results showed that among the various obstacles, the lack of important sub structural was First rank, The less or lack of activity of international companies was second rank and weakness of publicity and improper marketing in another countries was third rank.
Original Article
Mohammad Hassan Abdollahi; Seyyed Nasrollah Sajjadi
Volume 15, Issue 33 , December 2017, Pages 201-217
Abstract
The study is to develop and prioritize strategies in Bushehr Sport and Youth Departement based on a comprehensive model of developing strategy. This study is operational descriptive and 118 subjects who applied the population census was used because of the limited of the population. Library studies, ...
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The study is to develop and prioritize strategies in Bushehr Sport and Youth Departement based on a comprehensive model of developing strategy. This study is operational descriptive and 118 subjects who applied the population census was used because of the limited of the population. Library studies, with open and closed questionnaires and qualitative interviews and meetings in strategic council were strategic research tools. Information required by carrying out comparative studies, to examine the documents, rules and regulations Upstream, the club's previous plans and surveys of stakeholders and elites. Data analysis of internal factors 2.29 and external factors 3.04 was obtained wich in the evaluation of internal external the departement's position was conservative strategies. The final results of the strategic meetings 8 Strengths, 8 Weaknesses, 7 Opportunities, and 8 Threats obtained which from Aggregation strategies from Matrix Analysis SWOT were obtained from a total 8 strategies that they were in (QSPM) matrix. It was clear that the Increase efficiency, absorption and effective distribution of funds and save costs, development and standardization of infrastructure, equipment and sport facilities, strengthening monitoring and performance evaluation methods in organization structure, including the departement's main strategies.
Original Article
Hossein Ziari; Seyyed Mostafa Tayebi Sani; Mohammad Hami
Volume 15, Issue 33 , December 2017, Pages 219-232
Abstract
Today, sport as an amazing social phenomenon is of important role in life style. It is a necessary of life and a part of culture and identity of nations in this era. It is a kind of organized an purposeful game in which all the movements are done for improving physical and mental power and skillfulness. ...
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Today, sport as an amazing social phenomenon is of important role in life style. It is a necessary of life and a part of culture and identity of nations in this era. It is a kind of organized an purposeful game in which all the movements are done for improving physical and mental power and skillfulness. So that is necessary to have a strategic plan. The purpose of this study is developing a strategic plan for championship of Semnan province combining SWOT and AHP methods. Descriptive-field research method has been used for this study and to determine the analytical hierarchy process, experts of Semnan championship sport were employed to study the books, related articles and meetings of the Steering Council in this area. The statistical population consisted of 73 managers and members of the board of directors and heads of sports, 43 of experts and heads of sport departments,42 coaches and referees working in the premier leagues of athletic fields , 63 sport champions of Semnan and 29 clear sighted experts. Totally, 152 people were selected based on Morgan chart. After the announcement of the calling, statistical population were asked to announce internal factors (strengths and weaknesses) and external factors (opportunities and threats) of championship Sport of Semnan province and after identifying and classification of the ideas, questionnaire of AHP method was designed. Validity (nominal, of content) of the questionnaire was confirmed by experts and its reliability was obtained due to the incompatibility rate of the questionnaire which was 0.89 by Cronbach's alpha. For descriptive data analysis, SPSS software and for hierarchical analysis, AHP Master Software were used. In the survey part 152 people were recruited. The results showed that the strengths are about the organized sport boards (0/321) and the weaknesses are about the young new working staff in sport organization (0/056).About the reason of weaknesses the lack of sufficient number of schools in province was obvious (0/509) and ignoring the basic sports and finding talents was less(0/079).About the opportunities the upper state was for the ideas of leader and governmental staffs (0/365) and the least was for lack of being small and big industries in the province(0/076).About threats increasing number of crime and addiction and divorce (0/312) were the major and lack of the least support of athletes (0/0624) was the minor reason.
Original Article
Mansoor Kheyrgoo; Sahar Famil Zare
Volume 15, Issue 33 , December 2017, Pages 233-246
Abstract
Nowadays, ICT has led to extensive development in various fields and its impact on societies and government agencies is important and unavoidable. The research is to study, identify and examine the factors influencing the development of ICT in the Iranian Ministry of Sports and Youth respectively. This ...
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Nowadays, ICT has led to extensive development in various fields and its impact on societies and government agencies is important and unavoidable. The research is to study, identify and examine the factors influencing the development of ICT in the Iranian Ministry of Sports and Youth respectively. This study, in terms of methodology is descriptive and co-relational. The population was the experts of the Ministry of Sports and Youth and 116 people were chosen through random sampling. The software SPSS-20 and Amos-20 were used to data analysis in descriptive, analytical and equation structural modeling. The results showed that in general, vision and strategy, financial resources, technical infrastructure, organizational culture, human resources and the current status of ICT in the organization are the factors affecting the development of information and communication technology. The results of review simultaneous on the both of these variables showed that the factors affecting the information and communication technology (ICT) has a meaningful effect on the ICT Development Index. Standard coefficient indicates that the relationships between these are of the rate 88.2 percentage, which is very high.