Document Type : Research Paper
Authors
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PhD Student of Sport Management, University of Allameh Tabataba’i, Tehran, Iran
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Department of Management and Planning in Physical Education, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, University of Allameh Tabataba’i, Tehran, Iran
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Department of Management and Planning in Physical Education, Faculty of Physical Education and Sports Sciences, University of Allameh Tabataba’i, Tehran, Iran.
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Department of Management and Planning in Physical Education, Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences, University of Allameh Tabataba’i, Tehran, Iran.
10.22054/qrsm.2025.85272.191
Abstract
This study aimed to present a critical interpretive paradigm of work-leisure with a health approach, conducted using a critical interpretive methodology. The research was qualitative, and the phenomena of work and leisure, along with related theories, were critically analyzed. The study population comprised theories related to work and leisure. Sampling was comprehensive, and 15 existing theories were analyzed based on critical discourse analysis (CDA). Comprehensive Meta-Analysis (CMA) software was used for quantitative data analysis and meta-analysis of work-leisure domain articles. In the critical discourse analysis section, data analysis was conducted systematically and deeply, aiming to identify and analyze the relationship between language, power, ideology, and social structures. The analysis of work-leisure theories with a health approach revealed that in these theories, work and leisure are presented as complementary yet contradictory domains of human life. They not only address economic and social needs but are also influenced by power structures and social inequalities. These theories attempt to consider the complexities and diversity of various perspectives, offering a broad and multidimensional view of work and leisure. Understanding these relationships can assist planners and policymakers in designing and implementing educational and supportive programs to encourage individuals toward active leisure activities. Additionally, programs can be developed to promote family sports activities, create supportive environments for fostering sports habits in children and youth, and advance active leisure pursuits. Keywords: Critical interpretive paradigm, Critical discourse analysis, Socio-Economic and cultural structures, Work-leisure dynamics, Public Health.
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