Document Type : Original research study
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1 Department of Public Administration, Faculty of Management, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran
2 Department of Physical Education, Varamin-Pishva Branch, Islamic Azad University, Varamin, Tehran, Iran
Abstract
The present study was conducted to develop a structural model on quality of work life based on psychological capital and sport identity variables among athletes. Descriptive-correlative method was used for conduction of this research. Statistical population of the study included all athletes of national teams selected by availability sampling method. A questionnaire was used as an instrument for data collection. Results showed a positive correlation between psychological capital and sport identity with quality of work life. Results of structural equation modeling showed that sport identity and psychological capital variables had the most effect on quality of work life, respectively. Based on the results, it can be concluded that psychological capital, the level of identity, and a sense of belonging to the field of sport play an important role in improving quality of work life among athletes, highlighting the need for making necessary efforts by the authorities in this regard
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