A Qualitative Analysis of the Factors That Motivate Instructors to Teach the Filipino Martial Arts John Roderick Malmo University of Arkansas, Fayetteville
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University of Arkansas, Fayetteville ScholarWorks@UARK Theses and Dissertations 8-2016 Sticking With It: A Qualitative Analysis of the Factors That Motivate Instructors to Teach the Filipino Martial Arts John Roderick Malmo University of Arkansas, Fayetteville Follow this and additional works at: http://scholarworks.uark.edu/etd Part of the Educational Leadership Commons, Health and Physical Education Commons, and the Sports Studies Commons Recommended Citation Malmo, John Roderick, "Sticking With It: A Qualitative Analysis of the Factors That Motivate Instructors to Teach the Filipino Martial Arts" (2016). Theses and Dissertations. 1706. http://scholarworks.uark.edu/etd/1706 This Dissertation is brought to you for free and open access by ScholarWorks@UARK. It has been accepted for inclusion in Theses and Dissertations by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@UARK. For more information, please contact [email protected], [email protected]. Sticking With It: A Qualitative Analysis of the Factors That Motivate Instructors to Teach the Filipino Martial Arts A dissertation submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Education in Recreation and Sport Management by John R. Malmo John Brown University Bachelor of Science in Organizational Management, 2011 University of Arkansas Master of Education in Recreation and Sport Management, 2013 August 2016 University of Arkansas This dissertation is approved for recommendation to the Graduate Council. ___________________________________ Dr. Merry Moiseichick Dissertation Director ___________________________________ ___________________________________ Dr. Steve Langsner Dr. Mary Ramey Committee Member Committee Member ___________________________________ Dr. Douglas Adams Committee Member ABSTRACT This qualitative study investigated the motivational factors that influence instructors to teach Filipino martial arts. The study was designed to address teaching from the perspective of the instructors’ experiences, and allowed them to tell their story in their own words. The following research question guided this study: 1. What factors motivate Filipino martial arts instructors to teach the Filipino martial arts? Eight instructors were selected to participate in this qualitative study. The instructors were interviewed via telephone and Skype. Each instructor was also observed teaching. Additionally, documents pertaining to each instructor and the Filipino martial arts were collected and analyzed. Two selective codes emerged from the data. The first selective code was Legacy. Legacy was supported by three axial codes: Preserve the Legacy, Provide for Personal Expression, and Enhance Personal Development. The second selective code was Sharing. Sharing was supported by three axial codes: Prepare for Self-Defense, Increase Pleasure, Provide Opportunities for Benefits and Achievements, and Become Part of a Family. Findings revealed that monetary gain was not a major factor influencing the instructors to teach the Filipino martial arts. ACKNOWLEDGMENTS It is important for me to acknowledge and thank my dissertation committee members: Dr. Merry Moiseichik, Dr. Steve Langsner, Dr. Mary Ramey, and Dr. Douglas Adams. Your help, support, and patience were invaluable in my journey to obtain my doctoral degree. DEDICATION This dissertation is dedicated first and foremost to my wife, Rosemary. You have been there for me throughout this entire process, and I would not have made it this far without you. Thank you for all that you have done and continue to do to support me. I also want to thank my children, Samantha, Sarah, and John Michael for their support. I have often had to make sacrifices that impacted all of you. I appreciate your understanding and backing. I also dedicate this dissertation to my instructors and my brothers and sisters in the arts. I hope this dissertation helps bring light to the Filipino martial arts and provides useful insight. I would also offer a huge thanks to the instructors that so graciously agreed to be interviewed for this study. Without their insight and willingness to share their experiences, this study would not have been possible. TABLE OF CONTENTS Introduction ..................................................................................................................................... 1 Organization of the Chapter .................................................................................................... 1 Introduction ............................................................................................................................. 1 Taekwondo. ......................................................................................................................... 2 Tai Chi Chuan. .................................................................................................................... 4 Shotokan. ............................................................................................................................ 6 Filipino Martial Arts. .......................................................................................................... 7 Background ............................................................................................................................. 9 Statement of the Problem ...................................................................................................... 10 Purpose of the Study ............................................................................................................. 10 Research Question ................................................................................................................ 10 Significance of the Study ...................................................................................................... 10 Theoretical Framework ......................................................................................................... 11 Theoretical Sensitivity .......................................................................................................... 12 Professional Experience. ................................................................................................... 12 Personal Experience. ......................................................................................................... 13 Knowledge of the Literature. ............................................................................................ 13 Analytic Rigor. .................................................................................................................. 14 Parameters of the Study ........................................................................................................ 14 Summary ............................................................................................................................... 14 Organization of the Dissertation ........................................................................................... 14 Review of the Literature ............................................................................................................... 15 Organization of the Chapter .................................................................................................. 15 Grounded Theory .................................................................................................................. 15 Approach to the Literature Review ....................................................................................... 16 Motivation for Participating in the Martial Arts ................................................................... 18 Motivation to Teach .............................................................................................................. 23 Motivation to Coach ............................................................................................................. 26 Summary ............................................................................................................................... 28 Research Design............................................................................................................................ 29 Introduction ........................................................................................................................... 29 Focus of the Study ................................................................................................................ 29 Research Question ................................................................................................................ 30 Research Design and Timeline ............................................................................................. 30 Sample Selection ................................................................................................................... 31 Participants ............................................................................................................................ 31 Depth vs. Breadth .................................................................................................................. 32 Data Collection ..................................................................................................................... 33 Interviews. ......................................................................................................................... 33 Observations. .................................................................................................................... 34 Document Collection.