Designing a Paradigmatic Model for the Development of Sports for Persons with Disabilities in Iraq

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منشور: Jul 27, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55998/jsrse.v35i3.1012
الكلمات المفتاحية:
Inclusive Sport Infrastructural Factors Physical-mental Health Persons with Disabilities

محتوى المقالة الرئيسي

Najah Abdul Hassan Awfi Al-Shaibawi
Ph D Student of Sport Management, faculty of sport sciences, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran
Saeid Tabesh
Associate Professor of sport management, faculty of sport sciences, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran
Morteza Dousti
Professor of sport management, faculty of sport sciences, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran
Masoumeh Kalateh Seifari
Professor of sport management, faculty of sport sciences, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran
Taghi Ashouri
Adjunct professor, faculty of sport sciences, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran

الملخص

This research aims to design a paradigmatic model for the development of sports for persons with disabilities in Iraq using grounded theory. This research is qualitative and aimed at being developmental-applicative. Participants included 21 experts and specialists in the field of sports for persons with disabilities in Iraq, who were selected through purposeful sampling using a snowball method for interviews. Data analysis was conducted through open, axial, and selective coding of interviews until theoretical saturation was achieved.


Conclusion: The development of sports for persons with disabilities in Iraq requires a comprehensive and holistic approach. It is suggested that a national committee consisting of representatives from the government, NGOs, sports federations, and persons with disabilities be formed to coordinate and supervise the implementation of development programs


 


 


 

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كيفية الاقتباس
Awfi Al-Shaibawi , N. A. H. ., Tabesh , S., Dousti, M., Seifari, M. K. ., & Ashouri, T. . (2025). Designing a Paradigmatic Model for the Development of Sports for Persons with Disabilities in Iraq. مجلة دراسات وبحوث التربية الرياضية, 35(3), 764–782. https://doi.org/10.55998/jsrse.v35i3.1012
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مجلد 35 عدد 3 (2025)
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