Authors
1 MA in Sport Management, Department of Sport Sciences, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Tabriz, Iran
2 Associate Professor, Department of Sport Sciences, Faculty of Education and Psychology, Azarbaijan Shahid Madani University, Tabriz, Iran
Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to presenting an occupational socialization model for physical education teachers.
Methodology: Employing a quantitative, applied research approach with a survey method, the study targeted all PE teachers in the province (N = 1,294). Using the Krejcie-Morgan table, a sample of 297 participants was selected through stratified random sampling. Data were collected using the Vasquez & Wallhead (2023) questionnaire, with validity confirmed via content validity ratio (CVR) and content validity index (CVI). Reliability was established through Cronbach’s alpha.
Results: Factor prioritization revealed: Acculturation (coaching orientation) as the most influential, Acculturation (teaching orientation) second, Organizational socialization third, and Occupational socialization fourth. Confirmatory factor analysis (CFA) and bootstrap testing in Smart PLS-3 demonstrated strong model validity, with a second-order correlation coefficient of 0.703 and a GoF index of 0.861.
Conclusion: The findings underscore that occupational socialization significantly impacts educational quality. Strategic investments in teacher training, mentorship, and supportive work environments can enhance PE teachers’ socialization, thereby improving educational outcomes.
Keywords
- Physical education teaching
- Occupational socialization
- Cultural integration
- Professional socialization
- Organizational socialization
Main Subjects
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