analysis of causal conditions of elderly sports development in Iraq

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Published: Nov 15, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.55998/jsrse.v35i4.1188
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Elderly sports development Causal conditions Active aging Iraq Sports participation barriers Older adults physical activity

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Oday Khudhair Khshala
Ph D Student of Sport Management, faculty of sport sciences, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran1
Saeid Tabesh
faculty of sport sciences, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran
Morteza Dousti
faculty of sport sciences, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran
Farzam Farzan
faculty of sport sciences, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran
Taghi Ashouri
faculty of sport sciences, University of Mazandaran, Babolsar, Iran

Abstract

This research aims to identify the causal conditions influencing the development of sports for the elderly in Iraq, The study is qualitative in nature and aims to be applied and developmental. The participants in the research included 19 experts and professionals in the field of sports for the elderly in Iraq, who were selected through purposive sampling using a snowball method for interviews ,The qualitative results were categorized into three main categories (selective codes), 12 axial codes, and 37 open codes within the framework of causal conditions ,The findings underscore the need for comprehensive strategies that address these health problems, motivational barriers, and policy deficiencies to promote and enhance sports participation among the elderly.

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Khshala, O. K. ., Tabesh, S. ., Dousti, M., Farzan, F., & Ashouri, T. (2025). analysis of causal conditions of elderly sports development in Iraq . Journal of Studies and Researches of Sport Education, 35(4), 499–485. https://doi.org/10.55998/jsrse.v35i4.1188
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