journal of motor and behavioral sciences

journal of motor and behavioral sciences

Developing a model for the role of economic, social and cultural capital on students' happiness, with emphasis on sports activities Case study (students of Payame Noor University, Kermanshah province)

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
ali karimi 1
Arsalan Chouki
Ahdieh Sadeghi 2
Hassan Aliijani Hassan Aliijani 3
1 Assistant Professor, Department of Sports Management, Payame Noor University, Tehran, Iran,
2 PhD in Sports Management, General Department of Sports and Youth of Ilam Province, Iran
3 PhD in Sports Management, General Department of Education, Lorestan Province, Iran
Abstract
The present study was conducted with the aim of developing a model of the role of economic, social and cultural capital on students' happiness, with an emphasis on sports activities. Purpose-based research method is applied; It was based on strategy, combination, and based on descriptive-survey implementation method. The statistical population of the study included all students of Payame Noor University of Kermanshah (7000 people), the entrance of the first semester of 1300-1499, which was done by stratified-random sampling method, and based on Morgan table (364 people), as a statistical sample. were chosen. The tool used in this study was the use of four standard questionnaires: happiness, social capital, cultural capital and economic capital. In this study, the validity of the questionnaires was evaluated using content validity and based on opinion polls with academic experts, and the reliability of the questionnaire with Cronbach's alpha coefficient of / 91, -923 /, -781, respectively, and / 869, was calculated. In order to analyze the findings and compile the model, Smart PLS statistical software, structural equation model, and confirmatory factor analysis method were used. The results showed that different capitals and their development and expansion, especially in social, cultural and economic issues, and taking advantage of the rich identity and cultural background, can pave the way for the development of students' happiness.
Keywords
economic capital
social capital
cultural capital
happiness
journal of motor and behavioral sciences
Volume 6, Issue 4
Spring 2024