Sources of Social Pressures Affecting the Administrative Decision-Making Process of the Jordanian Sports Federations for Self-Defense Sports

Jebril  Al-Awdat; Hassan  Al-Oran; Khaled  Al-Zyoud; Youssef  Malkia; Hussein  Al-Luwama

doi:10.36941/jesr-2023-0130

Authors

Jebril Al-Awdat Associate Professor, Princess Alia University College, Al Balqa Applied University, As-Salt, Jordan
Hassan Al-Oran Professor, University of Jordan, Queen Rania St, Amman, Jordan
Khaled Al-Zyoud Professor, Sports sociology, Faculty of Physical Education, Department of Sports Science, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan
Youssef Malkia Ministry of Education, Jordan
Hussein Al-Luwama Professor, Al Hussein Bin Talal University, Jordan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36941/jesr-2023-0130

Keywords:

social pressures, administrative decision-making, Jordanian sports federations, self-defense sports, sources, game changer, survey, questionnaire, statistical analysis, level of pressure, variations, kickboxing, karate

Abstract

This study examines the sources of social pressures influencing the administrative decision-making process of Jordanian sports federations for self-defense sports. The study's objectives are to identify these sources and determine if there are statistically significant differences in their impact based on the type of game. The researchers used a descriptive survey method, with a sample of 43 individuals from Jordanian self-defense sports federations boards. A questionnaire was developed to measure the sources of social pressures, consisting of 32 items. The results indicate that the level of pressure sources was intermediate overall, with some items ranking higher or lower in importance. The study also found variations in the sources of pressure based on the type of game, with kickboxing showing greater significance than karate. These findings shed light on the social pressures affecting administrative decision-making in Jordanian sports federations and provide insights for better understanding and managing these influences in the future.

Received: 28 May 2023 / Accepted: 16 August 2023 / Published: 5 September 2023