Presenting a Sustainable Development Model for Professional Sports in Iraq
Keywords:
Sustainable development, professional sports, structural equation modeling, data-driven theory, IraqAbstract
This study aimed to design and present a sustainable development model for professional sports in Iraq by identifying causal, contextual, intervening factors, strategies, and outcomes. The research employed an exploratory mixed-methods approach in two phases. In the qualitative phase, the grounded theory method with a systematic approach was used to extract categories from semi-structured interviews with 14 Iraqi sports experts. In the quantitative phase, the conceptual model derived from qualitative analysis was tested using structural equation modeling with Smart PLS and SPSS software based on 263 questionnaires completed by staff from sports federations and organizations. Path analysis results showed that strategies had a significant direct effect on the outcomes of sustainable professional sports development (β = 0.851, t = 44.281). Causal conditions significantly influenced the core phenomenon (β = 0.708, t = 19.807), and contextual conditions, intervening factors, and the core phenomenon had significant impacts on strategies. Model fit indices were also acceptable (R² for outcomes = 0.724). The proposed model can serve as a comprehensive framework for policymaking in the sustainable development of professional sports in Iraq. Strategic planning, structural factors, and contextual readiness are essential components in achieving sustainable development goals in this sector.
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