Identifying the barriers for adopting the Model of supporters’ ownership in the Esteghlal FC using the Grounded theory

Document Type : Research Paper

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1 Faculty of phisical education/ Guilan university

2 Sport management, Faculty of physical education, University of Guilan,

3 university of guilan

4 university of tehran

5 university of Guilan

10.22080/jsmb.2024.18413.3316

Abstract

The clubs are owned by supporters is one of the common forms of football clubs’ governance. Hence, the purpose of this study was to identify the barriers for adopting the model of supporters’ ownership in the Esteghlal FC. This research was conducted qualitatively and using the grounded theory and the Systematic approach of Strauss and Corbin. The research data were collected through theoretical and purposeful sampling and based on deep interviews with 8 experts. sampling continued until the research reached a theoretical saturation. Based on the grounded theory and the systematic approach, the data were analyzed in three stages: open, axial and selective coding. For validation of data that is equivalent to reliability and validity in quantitative research, two methods of recoding by the researcher and a member checking method were used. Based on the results of three stages of coding including open, axial and selective coding, the identified strategies were extracted in the form of political, legal, social-cultural, governance, educational, hardware facilities subcategories. It is suggested Special and clear rules to hand over the club to supporters Prepared and approved and Providing conditions for assignment through culture building and education to supporters and officials and providing the necessary infrastructure.

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Journal of Sport Management and Motor Behavior

Articles in Press, Accepted Manuscript
Available Online from 18 May 2024

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