The Effect of Organizational Support on Feedback-Seeking Behavior of Physical Education Experts in Education Departments: The Mediating Role of Openness to Experience

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of organizational support on the feedback-seeking behavior of physical education experts in education departments, with the mediating role of openness to experience. Methods: This applied research was conducted using a survey method. The statistical population consisted of ۱,۷۱۲ physical education experts working in the education departments across the country in ۲۰۲۴. Using Cochran’s formula, a sample size of ۳۱۴ experts was estimated, and participants were selected through cluster sampling. In total, ۳۱۴ completed questionnaires were analyzed. The measurement tools included the Perceived Organizational Support Questionnaire (Eisenberger et al., ۲۰۰۱), the Openness to Experience Scale (Soto et al., ۲۰۰۸), and the Feedback-Seeking Behavior Questionnaire (Moss et al., ۲۰۰۳). Data were analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics through SPSS and SmartPLS software. Results: The results indicated that organizational support had a positive and significant effect on openness to experience among physical education experts. Moreover, organizational support showed a positive and significant effect on feedback-seeking behavior. Finally, the findings confirmed the positive and significant effect of organizational support on feedback-seeking behavior of physical education experts in education departments, mediated by openness to experience. Conclusion: Based on the findings of this study, it can be concluded that organizational support for physical education experts can bring about positive outcomes, such as improving openness to experience and strengthening feedback-seeking behavior. Accordingly, it is recommended to pay attention to the professional and personal needs of physical education experts and provide adequate financial resources and facilities for them.

کلیدواژه ها:

Organizational Support ، Feedback-Seeking Behavior ، Openness to experience ، Physical Education Experts ، Educational Environments