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Promoting Sports Culture Through Local Government Policy: A Longitudinal Analysis Of Strategic Planning In Çanakkale Municipality
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The present study examines the contribution of local government policy to the development and dissemination of sports culture, using the Çanakkale Municipality in Turkey as a case study. Rather than perceiving sports culture exclusively as a participatory phenomenon, the research analyses the evolution of local sports policy priorities, instruments, and governance approaches over time. The present study adopts a qualitative research design based on document analysis, systematically examining three consecutive strategic planning periods (2015–2019, 2020–2024, and 2025–2029). This incorporates strategic plans, activity reports, and publicly accessible budget documents. The findings indicate that the institutionalisation of sports culture at the local level is not linear. The period between 2015 and 2019 was characterised by a service-oriented and infrastructure-focused approach with limited policy coherence. In contrast, the period between 2020 and 2024 represented a significant shift towards a more comprehensive and inclusive sports policy framework, supported by measurable targets and dedicated financial resources. However, the 2025–2029 period has been identified as one in which performance indicators and numerical outputs will be prioritised, thus revealing a narrowing of policy scope. This has given rise to concerns regarding long-term sustainability and social impact. The study concludes that the effective promotion of sports culture through local government policy is contingent upon the presence of measurable outcomes, strategic continuity, inclusivity, and a long-term governance perspective. The present study provides a longitudinal, policy-oriented analysis at the municipal level, thus contributing to the extant literature on sports policy. Furthermore, it offers practical implications for local governments seeking to integrate sports culture into broader public policy objectives.
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Kaynakça
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Spor ve Rekreasyon
Bölüm
Araştırma Makalesi
Yazarlar
Yayımlanma Tarihi
30 Ekim 2026
Gönderilme Tarihi
28 Temmuz 2026
Kabul Tarihi
17 Ekim 2026
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2026 Cilt: 15 Sayı: 4
APA
Korkutata, A. (2026). Promoting Sports Culture Through Local Government Policy: A Longitudinal Analysis Of Strategic Planning In Çanakkale Municipality. The Online Journal of Recreation and Sports, 15(4), 566-575. https://doi.org/10.22282/tojras.2005415
AMA
1.Korkutata A. Promoting Sports Culture Through Local Government Policy: A Longitudinal Analysis Of Strategic Planning In Çanakkale Municipality. TOJRAS. 2026;15(4):566-575. doi:10.22282/tojras.2005415
Chicago
Korkutata, Abdulmenaf. 2026. “Promoting Sports Culture Through Local Government Policy: A Longitudinal Analysis Of Strategic Planning In Çanakkale Municipality”. The Online Journal of Recreation and Sports 15 (4): 566-75. https://doi.org/10.22282/tojras.2005415.
EndNote
Korkutata A (01 Ekim 2026) Promoting Sports Culture Through Local Government Policy: A Longitudinal Analysis Of Strategic Planning In Çanakkale Municipality. The Online Journal of Recreation and Sports 15 4 566–575.
IEEE
[1]A. Korkutata, “Promoting Sports Culture Through Local Government Policy: A Longitudinal Analysis Of Strategic Planning In Çanakkale Municipality”, TOJRAS, c. 15, sy 4, ss. 566–575, Eki. 2026, doi: 10.22282/tojras.2005415.
ISNAD
Korkutata, Abdulmenaf. “Promoting Sports Culture Through Local Government Policy: A Longitudinal Analysis Of Strategic Planning In Çanakkale Municipality”. The Online Journal of Recreation and Sports 15/4 (01 Ekim 2026): 566-575. https://doi.org/10.22282/tojras.2005415.
JAMA
1.Korkutata A. Promoting Sports Culture Through Local Government Policy: A Longitudinal Analysis Of Strategic Planning In Çanakkale Municipality. TOJRAS. 2026;15:566–575.
MLA
Korkutata, Abdulmenaf. “Promoting Sports Culture Through Local Government Policy: A Longitudinal Analysis Of Strategic Planning In Çanakkale Municipality”. The Online Journal of Recreation and Sports, c. 15, sy 4, Ekim 2026, ss. 566-75, doi:10.22282/tojras.2005415.
Vancouver
1.Abdulmenaf Korkutata. Promoting Sports Culture Through Local Government Policy: A Longitudinal Analysis Of Strategic Planning In Çanakkale Municipality. TOJRAS. 01 Ekim 2026;15(4):566-75. doi:10.22282/tojras.2005415