Meta-analysis of Barriers to Participation in Public Sports in Iran

Document Type : Original Research

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1 PhD student in Sports Management, Islamic Azad University, Miyaneh Branch, Miyaneh, Iran

2 Assistant Professor of Physical Education Group, Islamic Azad University, Miyaneh Branch, Miyaneh, Iran

3 Assistant Professor of Physical Education, Islamic Azad University, Zanjan Branch, Zanjan, Iran

10.22034/sls.2025.67903.1548

Abstract

Numerous studies have been conducted on identifying the barriers to participation in public sports in Iran; however,the lack of a comprehensive and integrated perspective has prevented a precise and complete depiction of the current state.Therefore, it is necessary to gather and analyze these studies and their results with a holistic and analytical approach to provide a clear and accurate picture of the most important and frequently occurring barriers to participation in public sports. In this regard, the aim of the present study is a meta-analysis of the barriers to participation of individuals in public sports.The research method employed in the present study is meta-analysis,and its statistical population consists of studies conducted on the topic of barriers to public sports in Iran during the years 1388-1402.After going through specific stages, sampling was conducted and 19 studies were selected as the sample.For analyzing the collected information, after coding, the comprehensive meta-analysis software was used.The findings of the research indicate that equipment and infrastructure barriers (-0.512), financial or economic barriers (-0.481), cultural or social barriers (-0.432), organizational and managerial barriers (0.402-), psychological barriers (-0.372), and intrapersonal barriers (-0.322) have the most significant impact on the lack of participation of individuals in public sports.

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Journal of Sociology of Lifestyle (SLS)
Volume 10, Issue 4
December 2025
Pages 108-131

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  • Receive Date: 28 June 2025
  • Accept Date: 28 December 2025
  • Publish Date: 22 December 2025

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