Comparative analysis of the basketball organization system in China and in Spain

• Autores: Jingfei Wang
• Directores de la Tesis: Carlos Alberto Cordente Martínez (dir. tes.), Jonathan A. Ospina Betancurt (codir. tes.)
• Lectura: En la Universidad Politécnica de Madrid ( España ) en 2023
• Idioma: inglés
• Programa de doctorado: Programa de Doctorado en Ciencias de la Actividad Física y del Deporte por la Universidad Autónoma de Madrid y la Universidad Politécnica de Madrid
• Calificación: Sobresaliente
• Materias:
  • Ciencia política
    • Relaciones internacionales
      • Organizaciones internacionales
    • Ciencias políticas
      • Política cultural
  • Psicología
    • Personalidad
      • Cultura y personalidad
• Enlaces
  • Tesis en acceso abierto en: Archivo Digital UPM
• Resumen

  • Introduction: This study explores the differences in basketball organizational development between China and Spain, focusing on their cultural and management approaches. The study aims to provide valuable insights into enhancing basketball development, informing policies, training programs, and management strategies in both countries. Additionally, the research investigates the coach-athlete relationship within the players federated of China and Spain. By examining factors such as communication, trust, and support, the study seeks to enhance coaching practices and athlete development strategies. By examining the coach-athlete relationship in different cultural contexts, this research has the potential to improve team dynamics, performance outcomes, and overall success in basketball. Objective: To compare the development of basketball in Spain and China to identify whether these countries differ in basketball management, and also to inquire among the federated basketball players of different categories about the level of satisfaction of relationship with coaches. Methodology: A mixed-method approach was used in this study to examine the coach-athlete relationship in the basketball organizational systems of China and Spain. For the qualitative phase, twenty semi-structured interviews were conducted with individuals employed in the basketball associations of both countries. Thematic analysis was performed using the Atlas.ti software (Version 22). The quantitative phase involved 763 participants, with 384 respondents from China and 379 respondents from Spain. Participants were federated basketball players representing their respective age groups. The Coach-Athlete Relationship Questionnaire (CART-Q) was administered. Data analysis was conducted using SPSS 26. This mixed-method approach provided a comprehensive examination of the coach-athlete relationship in both countries' basketball organizational systems. Results: The interview results highlight key findings about the development, advantages, and disadvantages of Chinese and Spanish basketball. China focuses on improving management, talent acquisition, and the president's role in driving development, while Spain emphasizes popularization, talent acquisition strategies, and the role of the federation president. Both countries face challenges such as regional variations, bureaucracy, COVID-19's financial impact, and lower popularity compared to other sports. Questionnaire results show positive responses from participants in both countries, with Spanish-coached athletes scoring higher but not significantly different, indicating they feel more committed and closer to their coaches compared to Chinese athletes. Conclusions: This study reveals significant differences in basketball management approaches between China and Spain. The interview findings highlight variations in athlete training, coach assessment, government support, regional development, and talent acquisition strategies employed by the Chinese Basketball Association (CBA) and the Spanish Basketball Federation (FEB). These discrepancies can be attributed to the distinct cultural contexts of the two countries. The study also utilizes the CART-Q questionnaire to identify the importance of commitment, closeness, and complementarity in coach-athlete relationships. Athletes who perceive positive relationships with their coaches tend to perform better and benefit more from coaching. Moreover, coaches who demonstrate a commitment to the athletes' long-term growth and development foster partnerships that extend beyond their sporting careers. These insights underscore the significance of strong coach-athlete relationships in achieving success and overall athlete well-being. Keywords: Individualism, collectivism, culture differences, sport development, CART-Q.