Qualitative analysis of factors affecting the development of Badminton in Kerman Province

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PhD in Sports Management, Kerman Branch, Islamic Azad University, Kerman, Iran

10.22034/jsmk.2025.66333.1097

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The overall objective of the current research was to qualitative analyze the factors affecting the development of badminton in Kerman Province using the thematic analysis process. The current research method is qualitative and practical from the point of view of the objective, and it was conducted in the field using semi-structured interviews. The statistical population of the current research included all players, coaches, officials, veterans of badminton sport in Kerman province, according to the report of the provincial badminton board, there were 120 people. The sampling method was theoretical. Theme analysis was used in MAXQDA2020 software to identify and classify sub- and main themes. The findings showed that 24 sub-themes of the subcategory of 7 main factors: 1-managerial factor (management structures at macro and micro levels, management policies, evaluation, coordination, planning), 2-financial factor (solving financial problems, budget allocation, attracting sponsors, welfare facilities), 3-infrastructure factor (equipment and facilities, construction of sports facilities, maintenance), 4-educational factor (education and training of expert and skilled trainers), 5-factor Championship (honoring heroes and veterans, holding provincial and national championships, elitism), 6-media factor (advertising, news coverage, information and introduction) and 7-cultural and social factor (creating culture, raising awareness, promoting sports culture, creating motivation) encouraging families); The development factors of badminton sport in Kerman province. The results of the research show that the development of badminton in Kerman requires a comprehensive plan with stakeholder participation, infrastructure improvement, education, culture building, and continuous monitoring to lead to sustainable growth of this discipline through management, financial, and media solutions.

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Journal of Sport Management Knowledge
Volume 2, Issue 2 - Serial Number 4
February 2024
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  • Receive Date: 10 January 2025
  • Revise Date: 02 February 2025
  • Accept Date: 10 February 2025

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