Presenting the activation model of Zorkhanehs: intangible cultural heritage of the country

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1 PhD student, Department of sports management, Gorgan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Gorgan, Iran.

2 Department of Physical Education, Gorgan Branch, Islamic Azad University, Gorgan, Iran

3 Department of Physical Education, Bandar-e-Gaz Branch, Islamic Azad University, Bandar-e-Gaz, Iran

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The present study was designed with the aim of presenting a model for activating zurkhanehs. The research method was qualitative, which is a qualitative method of the Grand Theory type. The participants included experts who were aware of the research topic and were sampled using purposive sampling and a homogeneous sampling approach while observing maximum diversity. This issue was formed until theoretical saturation was reached. Finally, 12 interviews were conducted in this regard. These individuals included experts who were fully aware of the subject of the present study. In other words, they had valuable background in this regard from a scientific and practical perspective. The data collection tool in the present study was a semi-structured interview. The results showed that the factors affecting the activation of zurkhanehs in line with the country's intangible cultural heritage include 6 factors, which include social, emotional, technical interactions, access, attractiveness, and monitoring and evaluation. The results also showed that the absorption cycle includes status assessment, construction, restoration, equipment and reconstruction, information and familiarization, experience creation, repeatability, and sustainability.

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