Designing a Model of Cynicism in Sports Teams from Social Perspective (a Qualitative Approach)

Understanding and analyzing negative behaviors sport teams could be useful in team management. The aim of this study is designing a model of cynicism in sports teams from social perspective. this research was conducted through qualitative research method with the fundamental-exploratory nature. Research data were collected through snowball sampling method and based on in-depth interviews composed of experts. According to grounded theory and Classic approach data were analyzed after coding. The results showed that cynicism in sports teams has three levels include: behavioral, emotional and cognitive. Causes and driver forces of creation cynicism in sports teams are behavioral, Structural and contextual. Consequences of cynicism in sports teams are individual and collective. In order to optimal management of sports teams there must well understand of cynicism in sports teams. Therefor must be taken to account causes and driver forces of creation cynicism in sports teams, cynicism and its consequences. Based on this understanding, key decisions are made and practices to be taken.