:: Volume 7, Issue 4 (winter 2024) ::
Iran J Cult Health Promot 2024, 7(4): 608-617 Back to browse issues page
A Model of Institutionalization of Happiness in Sports Science Students Based on the Grounded Theory
Mohsen Vahdani , Amir Hossein Labbaf
Department of Sport management and Motor Behavior, Faculty of Sport Sciences, University of Isfahan, Isfahan, Iran
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Background: The purpose of this study was to provide a model of institutionalization of happiness in sports science students based on the grounded theory.
Methods: The research method was applied in terms of objective, and qualitative in terms of data using data base theory (systematic approach). The participants included ten professors of educational sciences, psychology, sports sciences, and 4 students of sports sciences. The research tool was semi-structured interviews. Validation was attained using alignment approach. To achieve this purpose, several types of alignment including the use of multiple sources for data (the presence of different groups as contributors), and multiple reviewers (two people) were performed to verify emerging findings. Data was analysed using a three-stage open, central, and selective coding. All data were analyzed and checked using Max QDA software version 2020.
Results: The findings of the research include 6 selected components (causal conditions, phenomenon, context, intervening conditions, strategies and consequences), 30 core codes and 136 open codes.
Conclusion: According to results of the study, the basic strategies of revitalization include development of professor abilities (in areas related to teaching and learning, class management, interaction and communication with students, and assessment and evaluation); flexibility and the justice in university rules; and interaction, and participation of students were in university programs and holding visits, camps, and events related to academic units.
Keywords: Evaluation Studies, Grounded Theory, Happiness, Students
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Type of Study: Original Article | Subject: Special
Received: 2024/02/19 | Accepted: 2024/02/28 | ePublished ahead of print: 2024/03/5 | Published: 2024/03/19


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