Educational needs assessment of improving geostrategy knowledge in Nedaja

The aim of the present study was to evaluate the educational need to improve geostrategy knowledge in NEDAJA. The present study was a mixed-methods study that was conducted qualitatively and quantitatively. The research tool was developed after interviewing and theoretical saturation. It includes 39 items in the form of seven general needs, including the need to know about the country, population, society, politics, economics, land, and strategy. The questionnaire was developed based on the Likert scale (very much, 5 points to very little, 1 point). The research population of the present study in the qualitative section included experts familiar with the research subject, and the necessary experience and knowledge were determined. The purposive sampling method was used to determine the samples. This sampling continued until the theoretical saturation was reached, and finally, 14 individuals were selected as samples in the qualitative section. Also, the research population in the quantitative part of the research included all individuals in the Navy of the Iranian Army who had full knowledge of the research subject. Based on snowball sampling, 54 people were selected as the research sample. Finally, after distributing and collecting the research questionnaires, 41 questionnaires were analyzed. The results showed that the educational needs for improving geostrategic knowledge in NEDAJA included knowing the country, land, population, society, economy, politics, and strategy. The results of the current research also showed that all the needs identified in the research model have a significant impact. Therefore, it is necessary to pay attention to the issues related to the country, land, population, society, economy, politics, and strategy in education programs related to geostrategy in NEDAJA.