Social Impact of Mega-Sporting Events

A Test in the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games

Abstract

This study aims to check the validity and reliability of a social impact scale of mega sporting events in the context of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The scale was developed in three steps. First, a literature review and a preliminary survey of residents of Tokyo and neighboring cities were conducted to summarize the social impact items relating to sporting events. Second, the content and translation validity of the measurements were evaluated by several experts who specialize in sport management. Finally, a main survey was conducted to check the validity and reliability of the scale (10 factors and 32 items), which was confirmed with partial insufficiency to its criteria. The current study extends previous research by developing a social impact scale for sporting events, a topic barely explored in Japan.