Content Analysis of Turkish Job Satisfaction Studies in the Field of Sports Management: A Qualitative Meta-Synthesis Study

Abstract

This study is a meta-synthesis research, which focuses on studies conducted in the field of sports management and featured job satisfaction variable. In this study, a total of 22 studies, which were conducted between 2000 and 2017, were examined and the findings were presented in certain themes after applying meta-synthesis research method processes. In order to determine whether a study should be included in the analysis, Educational Resources Information Centre (ERIC), Google Scholar Search Engine, YÖK (The Council of Higher Education) National Thesis Centre, Dergipark and TUBITAK (Turkish Scientific and Technological Research Council) Ulakbim databases were employed. Studies were thoroughly examined regarding their research methods, sample groups, analysis data usage, and findings. In conclusion, within the context of its analyses, this research is envisioned to guide future studies and help increase job satisfaction awareness in the field of sports management.