The effect of mass media on financing of the sport boards (Case study: Golestan Province)

The aim of this research was to study the effect of mass media (TV, radio, newspapers, magazines, satellite, internet and cinema) on financing of the sport boards in Golestan Province. The research adopted a descriptive method and was carried out as a field study. The statistical population consisted of 184 of the sport boards members of Golestan Province. Using the simple random sampling and using Cochran Equation, 127 people were selected. To gather the data we used researcher-made questionnaire which was submitted to teachers and sports management professors to confirm the content validity. The tool reliability was gained through the Cronbach's alpha 0.89. To analyze the data, descriptive and inferential statistical methods were used. The results showed that TV programs, magazines and internet content have the highest impact on financing of the sport boards. And cinema, satellite, radio broadcasts and newspapers contained have the lowest impact on financing of the sport boards of Golestan Province.