Document Type : Original Article
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PhD student in Sports Management, Faculty of Sports Sciences, Shahid Chamran University of Ahvaz, Ahvaz, Iran
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PhD in Sports Management, Department of Physical Education, Farhangian University, Tehran, Iran
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Lecturer and researcher at Imam Hussein (AS) Military University and PhD student in Sports Management at Mazandaran University.
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Assistant Professor, Imam Hussein (AS) Guards Officer Training and Training University
10.22034/jsmk.2026.68304.1161
Abstract
The purpose of this study was to identify the factors affecting the development of indigenous and local games in Khuzestan province based on the students' perspectives. This research is a descriptive-correlational type that was conducted in the field The statistical population consisted of 527 male and female students, of whom 357 were selected through cluster random sampling To collect data, the questionnaire on indigenous and local games by Andam et al. (2015) was used. The validity of the questionnaire was confirmed by 12 sports management professors, and its reliability was 0.79 using Cronbach's alpha. Data analysis was performed using data analysis software using structural equation modeling and AMOS software. The research findings showed that the factors affecting the development of indigenous and local games in Khuzestan Province, in order of importance of beta coefficients, are: organizational factors (0.95), cultural factors (0.79), managerial factors (0.62), environmental factors (0.54), intrapersonal factors (0.27), and psychological factors (0.14). Therefore, according to the research results, it is suggested that in order to increase the participation of individuals in these games, attention should be paid to creating attractiveness, pleasant experiences, reducing mental and physical barriers, and increasing skills. This requires cooperation between families, local communities, schools, and cultural institutions. By paying serious attention to these factors, it is possible to contribute to the sustainable development of indigenous and local games and preserve them as part of the cultural identity of society, especially Khuzestan Province
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