Comparative study of leadership styles among Iranian super-leagues coaches

摘要

This research aims to comparative study of leadership styles among Iranian super-leagues coaches. Study population included all Iranian super-leagues players (volleyball, basketball, badminton, wrestling, karate) (N=396). The samples included 328 players. They were randomly selected from the super-leagues. Coaches' leadership styles were measured by MLQ (1996) questionnaire. The validity and reliability of the questionnaire in the target population was examined and approved at α=0.05. In order to data analysis descriptive statistics and inferential statistics were employed. ANOVA indicated that there was great difference in the leadership styles among Iran super leagues coaches (p0/001, F=7/031).