Confirmatory and comparative factor analysis of motivational factors of coaches working in Iran's top leagues (Case study of Isfahan and Lorestan provinces)

Abstract: The aim of this study was to confirm the Herzberg two-factor health-motivational model among coaches working in the top leagues and to apply this model in Isfahan and Lorestan provinces. Materials. The measurement tool included a researcher-made questionnaire whose face and content validity was calculated by carefully examining the texts and literature of the research and consulting professors and experts (10 people), and the reliability of the questionnaire was calculated using Cronbach's alpha test (α = 0.86). . Descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation) and inferential statistics methods (second-order confirmatory factor analysis, Kolmograph-Smirnov and t two independent samples) were used to analyze the data. Research methods. The research method was descriptive-analytical and applied in terms of purpose. It was performed by field method. The statistical population included coaches working in 18 sports in the top leagues of Isfahan and Lorestan provinces. Using stratified random sampling method, 117 coaches from Lorestan province and 135 coaches from Isfahan province, with Sample volume calculations were selected using the Cochran's formula. The variables of this study included motivational factors derived from Herzberg health-motivational model. Results. The results showed that among the final pattern of motivation in Isfahan and Lorestan provinces, in terms of health factors, facilities and facilities (0.64) and salary (0.79) have the most impact and relationships with caregivers and Athletes (0.46) and working conditions (0.47) had the least impact. Also, among the motivational factors in these provinces, growth and development (0.67) in Isfahan and success (0.73) in Lorestan have the most impact and responsibility (0.40, 0.56) in both provinces. Were the least effective. In addition, there was a significant difference between the means of health factors in the two provinces, welfare facilities and job security (p <0.05). Conclusion. In general, it can be acknowledged that the motivational factors of coaches in the province are different, so that issues such as economic, cultural and social issues affect it.

Keywords: coaching motivation, Herzberg theory, health factors, motivational factors