Presenting a Model for Developing Child-friendly Urban Spaces with an Emphasis on Play and Sports (Case of: Alborz Province)

Subject Areas : Management

Vahid Afshoon ¹ , Mostafa Afshari ² , Lena Motalebi ³

1 - Ph.D. Candidate in Sports Management, Department of Physical Education, Shushtar Branch, Islamic University, Shushtar, Iran
2 - Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, Shushtar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shushtar, Iran
3 - Assistant Professor, Department of Physical Education, Shushtar Branch, Islamic Azad University, Shushtar, Iran.

Received: 2024-10-07 Accepted : 2025-02-17 Published : 2025-03-14

Keywords: Urban Spaces, Child-friendly City, Play and Sports, Sustainable Urban Development. ,

Abstract :

This research was conducted to present a model for developing child-friendly urban spaces with an emphasis on play and sports in Alborz Province. It is applied in terms of purpose and descriptive-analytical in terms of method. The statistical population included professors, experts, and specialists active in sports management and children's sports specialists, as well as professors in urban planning and development in Alborz Province. Power Sample and SPSS software were used to estimate the sample size. The statistical population of the research included 120 professors, experts, and specialists active in sports management and children's sports, as well as professors in urban planning and development in Alborz Province. The sampling method was purposive (judgmental), and PLS test and factor analysis were used to analyze the data. The results showed that the pivotal factor can strengthen strategies in strengthening a child-friendly city. The development of child-friendly urban spaces with an emphasis on play and sports not only improves the quality of life of children but is also recognized as one of the important indicators in achieving sustainable urban development goals. Strategies also affect the outcomes of child-friendly city development. In general, a desirable urban space should be provided for the upbringing and enjoyment of children.

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