Cooperation policies among public institutions for the development and dissemination of sports: a qualitative study

Gökalp A. R., AKIL M., BALKAR B.

Sport in Society, vol.26, no.6, pp.1024-1043, 2023 (SSCI) identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 26 Issue: 6
  • Publication Date: 2023
  • Doi Number: 10.1080/17430437.2022.2088359
  • Journal Name: Sport in Society
  • Journal Indexes: Social Sciences Citation Index (SSCI), Scopus, CAB Abstracts, Political Science Complete, Social services abstracts, Sociological abstracts, SportDiscus, Veterinary Science Database, Worldwide Political Science Abstracts
  • Page Numbers: pp.1024-1043
  • Keywords: development of sports, dissemination of sports, inter-institutional cooperation, mass participation in sports, Sports policies
  • Uşak University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

This study investigates the cooperation policies and practices among public institutions for the development and dissemination of sports in Turkey in line with the National Youth and Sports Policy Document prepared by the Ministry of Youth and Sports. A qualitative descriptive approach was employed in the study. The study group included 15 managers who serve as senior branch managers in the Ministry of Youth and Sports and the Provincial Directorates of Youth Services and Sports. Data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analysed by content analysis. Results of the study point out a need for the active participation of private sector in the cooperation processes. An important part of the cooperative work among public institutions is carried out with educational institutions. The results provide practical and policy implications for cooperation among different stakeholders such as educational institutions and municipalities in order to ensure mass participation in sports.