طراحی و اعتباریابی مدل سبک زندگی ورزشکاران با رویکرد دینداری (مطالعه موردی: ورزشکاران عضو تیم ملی در بازیهای آسیایی ۲۰۲۲)

The present study was designed and implemented with the aim of designing a lifestyle model for athletes with a religious approach using a mixed approach. The present study was descriptive-survey in terms of its applied purpose, descriptive-survey in terms of its data collection method, and mixed in terms of its research approach. The statistical population of the present study in the qualitative section included experts and officials of the Ministry of Sports and Youth. The purposive sampling method was used to select interviewees. This sampling continued until theoretical saturation was reached, and finally 15 people were identified as the sample. Also, the statistical population in the quantitative section of the study included all athletes who are members of the national team during the 2022 Asian Games. The maximum number of samples in the Morgan table was used (248 people). The stratified random sampling method was used. The instruments of the present study included semi-structured interviews in the qualitative section and a questionnaire (32 items and 10 main components in Likert form). Open, axial, and selective coding were used to examine the qualitative data, and structural equation modeling was used in the quantitative part. The results of the present study showed that religiosity has an impact on education and learning (60%), work ethic (47.9%), values ​​and beliefs (74.6%), leisure and recreation (66.5%), ethical decision-making (71%), social interactions (61.3%), family structure (57.5%), health and wellness (73.8%), and dress and appearance (68%) of national team athletes (t-value greater than 1.96); therefore, sports policymakers should emphasize strengthening religious and spiritual values ​​among national team athletes, because religiosity has a significant impact on various aspects of their lives. Developing educational and cultural programs that promote religiosity alongside sports activities can help improve performance, work ethic, and mental and physical health of athletes.

Keywords: Education and learning, work ethic, values ​​and beliefs, religiosity, athlete lifestyle.