نوع مقاله : مقاله پژوهشی
نویسندگان
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PhD Student, Department of Physical Education and Sport Scienc, Sa.C.,Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj, Iran
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Associate Professor, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Sa.C.,Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj, Iran
10.22034/sms.2025.140032.1267
چکیده
This study aimed to identify the factors influencing the modification of hesitant customers’ mental models in sports clubs. The research employed a qualitative approach, and data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Data were collected through interviews, and the study's validity and reliability were confirmed based on the criteria of credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability. In total, 13 interviews were conducted with experts, including university professors, managers, and coaches of sports clubs, continuing until theoretical saturation and data adequacy were achieved. The collected data were then analyzed through open, axial, and selective coding. The findings revealed 56 basic themes, which were organized into 14 structured themes and 5 overarching themes. The structured themes included specialized knowledge, adaptation, synergy, environmental management, customer management, task organization, customer acquisition, communication and follow-up, accountability, design and development, quality enhancement, neuromarketing, mental model recognition, and advertising. The overarching themes encompassed expertise, management, communication, services, and marketing. To modify the mental models of hesitant sports club customers, it is essential to focus on the identified indicators, thereby creating conditions that encourage these customers to engage with sports clubs.
کلیدواژهها
موضوعات
عنوان مقاله [English]
Identifying Effective Indicators on Correcting Mental Pattern of Hesitant Customers of Fitness Clubs
نویسندگان [English]
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Shirko Miraki
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Mozhgan Khodamoradpoor
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Mozafar Yektayar
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PhD Student, Department of Physical Education and Sport Scienc, Sa.C.,Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj, Iran
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Associate Professor, Department of Physical Education and Sport Science, Sa.C.,Islamic Azad University, Sanandaj, Iran
چکیده [English]
This study aimed to identify the factors influencing the modification of hesitant customers’ mental models in sports clubs. The research employed a qualitative approach, and data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Data were collected through interviews, and the study's validity and reliability were confirmed based on the criteria of credibility, transferability, dependability, and confirmability. In total, 13 interviews were conducted with experts, including university professors, managers, and coaches of sports clubs, continuing until theoretical saturation and data adequacy were achieved. The collected data were then analyzed through open, axial, and selective coding. The findings revealed 56 basic themes, which were organized into 14 structured themes and 5 overarching themes. The structured themes included specialized knowledge, adaptation, synergy, environmental management, customer management, task organization, customer acquisition, communication and follow-up, accountability, design and development, quality enhancement, neuromarketing, mental model recognition, and advertising. The overarching themes encompassed expertise, management, communication, services, and marketing. To modify the mental models of hesitant sports club customers, it is essential to focus on the identified indicators, thereby creating conditions that encourage these customers to engage with sports clubs.
کلیدواژهها [English]
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Expertise
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Management
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Service
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Communication
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Marketing
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