Analysis of determining factors and the role of government interventions in improving the sports development index in Kudus regency SEM-PLS
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Government SDI for Community Participation in Kudus , SEM-PLSAbstract
The research method, employs a quantitative approach using the SEM-PLS model (structural equation modeling with principal component analysis and partial linear regression), based on the partial least squares method, to analyze the influence of citizen participation, facilities and infrastructure, as well as human resources in the sports sector, on government interventions and the Sports Development Index.
The results, of the study show that all indicators meet the criteria for convergent validity, with factor loadings above 0.70. Furthermore, Cronbach’s alpha and the composite reliability of all constructs are above 0.70, indicating that sports facilities influence human resources in the sports sector.
An analysis, of the quality of human resources in the sports sector plays a key role in increasing government involvement and accelerating the development of sports.
In conclusion, this study confirms that strengthening human resources in the sports sector supported by adequate facilities and active community participation is essential for boosting the Global Sports Development Index.
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