Authors
1 PhD Student of Sociology of Economy and Development, Department of Social Science, Ferdowsi University of Mašhad, Iran.
2 MA in Sports Physiology, Shahid Beheshti University, Tehran, Iran.
Abstract
Nowadays the concept of social capital is one of the most popular concepts in sociological studies. Some experts believe that social capital is among the most important factors with a significant part in individuals’ success in achieving their goals. So, the main purpose of this study is to analyze the relationship between social capital and the nutritional knowledge of athletes. For this purpose, the theoretical framework and hypotheses of the research are set based on Pierre Bourdieu’s theory. The statistical population of the research includes 2300 athletes in the 2014 Sports Championship held at Shahid Beheshti University; 310 persons were selected by means of Morgan’s table and the stratified sampling method. The survey method and questionnaires were employed to collect the data. The findings of the research indicate that there is a positive and significant relationship between social capital and the nutritional knowledge of athletes.
Highlights
1. The nutritional knowledge of athletes,is in a low level.
2. The social capital of athletes,is in a low level
3. There is a positive and significant relationship between social capital and the nutritional knowledge of athletes.
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