نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی Released under (CC BY-NC 4.0) license I Open Access I
نویسندگان
1 دکترای مدیریت ورزشی دانشگاه تهران ، تهران، ایران
2 دکترای مدیریت ورزشی دانشگاه تبریز، تبریز، ایران
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نویسندگان [English]
The aim of this study was to Measuring the dimensions sports diplomacy in achieving the strategic goals of the Islamic Republic of Iran, with a focus on the general policies of the Seventh Development Plan. The present study was applied in terms of purpose and employed a mixed-methods (qualitative–quantitative) research design. In the qualitative phase, in-depth semi-structured interviews were conducted with 15 experts in sport management and international relations, and the questionnaire items were extracted based on the content analysis of the interviews. In the quantitative phase, the statistical population consisted of graduate students, professors, and senior sports managers. Using convenience sampling and Cochran’s formula, 308 valid questionnaires were collected. The validity and reliability of the instrument were confirmed (Cronbach’s alpha above 0.70 and satisfactory composite reliability). The data were analyzed using structural equation modeling and SmartPLS software. The findings showed that sports diplomacy has a positive and significant effect on the achievement of the objectives of the Seventh Development Plan. This effect is realized particularly through improving Iran’s political-diplomatic position, developing sports tourism and foreign-exchange revenues, strengthening the national brand and social cohesion, and enhancing scientific and technological cooperation, thereby directly contributing to the objectives outlined under the “Foreign Policy” and “Resistive Economy” provisions. Based on the findings, it is recommended that a “Supreme Council of Sports Diplomacy” be established with the participation of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs; Sports and Youth; Culture and Islamic Guidance; Education; and Science, Research and Technology.
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