Presenting a Model of Solutions for Utilizing New Technologies in the Development of Badminton
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organizational solutions, macro solutions , educational and research solutions , badminton sport , New technologiesAbstract
This study aimed to present a comprehensive model of solutions for utilizing new technologies in the development of badminton in Iraq. This applied research employed a mixed-method (qualitative–quantitative) design. In the qualitative phase, data were collected through semi-structured interviews with 12 experts, including university faculty members, former national team coaches, federation officials, and badminton specialists. Data were analyzed using thematic analysis through initial, axial, and selective coding, resulting in the identification of basic, organizing, and overarching themes. In the quantitative phase, a questionnaire derived from the qualitative findings was distributed among athletes, coaches, and specialists. Construct validity was confirmed using exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses, and reliability was assessed using Cronbach’s alpha and composite reliability. Data analysis was performed using SPSS (v.24) and SMART-PLS (v.3). Structural equation modeling assessed the significance of the relationships, and the predictive power of the model was evaluated using PLS-Predict. A total of 144 basic themes were identified, including 51 themes related to the functions of new technologies and 93 themes related to solutions for leveraging these technologies. Structural equation modeling revealed significant positive effects of the solutions for utilizing new technologies on educational–research solutions (β = 0.606, T = 3.364), macro-level solutions (β = 0.769, T = 2.741), and organizational solutions (β = 0.807, T = 3.841). All Q² values were above zero, and RMSE values for the PLS model were lower than those of the linear model, confirming strong predictive power. The findings demonstrate that new technologies exert a widespread and significant impact on the development of badminton across social-cultural, national–international, and sport-technical dimensions. Technology enhances training quality, decision-making, communication, and organizational effectiveness, while enabling innovation, entrepreneurship, and modern governance. The proposed model offers a practical framework for policymakers, federations, and sport organizations seeking technology-driven development in badminton.
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