Tahmaseb Shirvani
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Objective: The purpose of this study was to design a smart human resources governance model for the Iranian Ministry of Sports and Youth, which was carried out in 2025.Methodology: The present study was conducted using a qualitative and exploratory approach, employing the grounded theory method to develop ...
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Objective: The purpose of this study was to design a smart human resources governance model for the Iranian Ministry of Sports and Youth, which was carried out in 2025.Methodology: The present study was conducted using a qualitative and exploratory approach, employing the grounded theory method to develop the theoretical framework. The research population consisted of specialists in sports management, human resources, as well as managers and experts working at the Ministry of Sports and Youth. Sampling was performed using the snowball technique, and data were collected through semi-structured interviews. Data analysis was carried out in three stages: open, axial, and selective coding. Findings: During the open coding phase, a total of 142 unique initial codes were identified. These codes were subsequently grouped into 14 concepts, which were further organized into 6 overarching categories. Conclusion: The innovation of this research is in presenting a local model of smart human resource governance based on field data of the Ministry of Sports and Youth and in line with the institutional and mission requirements of this ministry. Based on the results, for the establishment of smart human resource governance in the Ministry of Sports and Youth, solutions such as strengthening smart human capital through empowerment and targeted training, redesigning human resource structures and processes with a smart and transparent approach, developing data-driven policymaking and planning, and establishing participatory and justice-oriented systems in human resource decision-making are proposed.
Azam Saberi; Houriyhe Dehghanpouri; Hasan Bahrololoum
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The main aim of the present study is to investigate the effect of job involvement on the performance of physical education teachers in Razavi Khorasan Province with the role of moderating job stress.The present study was applied in terms of purpose, cross-sectional in terms of time, descriptive-correlational ...
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The main aim of the present study is to investigate the effect of job involvement on the performance of physical education teachers in Razavi Khorasan Province with the role of moderating job stress.The present study was applied in terms of purpose, cross-sectional in terms of time, descriptive-correlational in terms of data collection method, and applied research. The statistical population of the study was all physical education teachers in Razavi Khorasan province in the academic year 2023-2024 (2057 people). The sample size was estimated between 70-350 using Kline's theory (2014) and considering the number of items. The data collection tools were Kanungo's job involvement questionnaire (1982), Patterson & Husband's job performance (1970), and Hellriegel and Slocum's job stress questionnaire (2004). The reliability of the questionnaires was examined and confirmed with Cronbach's alpha. After distributing the questionnaires in an accessible manner, 223 questionnaires were analyzed. Data analysis was performed using structural equation modeling in PLS software.The results of the research model analysis also showed that job stress does not play a moderating role in the relationship between job involvement and job performance of physical education teachers in Razavi Khorasan Province. Although job stress did not play a moderating role in this study, this result does not mean that stress is unimportant, but rather shows that in work environments full of engagement and dynamic activities, motivational factors may overcome stressful challenges.
Zahra Ranjgar; Mahdi Bashiri; Yousef Yavari
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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 ...
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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.
