Table 1
Overview of Both Surveys.
| RESEARCH QUESTIONS | HOW DO THE PARTICIPANTS EXPERIENCE AND EVALUATE THE INVICTUS GAMES 2023 | HOW DOES SOCIETY RATE SUPPORT MEASURES FOR VETERANS, SPORT AND THE MILITARY IN GERMANY |
|---|---|---|
| Who |
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| Date | During and after IG 23 | Before the IG 23 |
| Scope | Full survey of volunteers | Representative sample |
| Goal | Legacy Report Reanalysis research | Part of the ZMSBw’s annual population surveys |
| Design | Quantitative online survey with standardized questionnaire | Quantitative survey with standardized questionnaire (CAPI) |
| Results | Presentation of results 2023 | Research report (Graf, 2023) |
[i] Note. Information on research projects at the ZMSBw with reference to IG 23.
Figure 1
Approval of Support Measures.
Note. Figures in percent. The response percentages “Agree completely” and “Agree somewhat” were combined (n = 1.122). Items sorted in descending order for the year 2023. Data derived from ZMSBw population survey, 2021, 2022 and 2023.
Figure 2
Overall Assessment of IG 23.
Note. Figures in the diagram in percent. Volunteers only n = 345. Data basis: ZMSBw Evaluation IG 23 (2023).
Table 2
Factors Influencing Satisfaction with the IG 23.
| FACTOR | EFFECT SIZE (beta) | SIGNIFICANCE (sig.) |
|---|---|---|
| Gender | –0.035 | n.s. |
| Age | 0.026 | n.s. |
| Identification | 0.193 | *** |
| Integration | 0.237 | *** |
| Internationalization | 0.720 | n.s. |
| Target group experience | 0.110 | n.s. |
| Location effects | –0.069 | n.s. |
| Sustainability | 0.106 | n.s. |
| Course of the event | 0.221 | ** |
| Everyday experience | 0.166 | * |
| Event preparation | –0.109 | n.s. |
[i] Note. Volunteers only n = 345. Adjusted R2 = 0.51. n.s. = not significant. Significances: *p < .05; **p < .01; ***p < .001. Data basis: ZMSBw Evaluation IG 23 (2023). Dependent variable: “Overall, how much did you enjoy the Invictus Games in Düsseldorf 2023?”.
Figure 3
Sport and the Military from the Volunteers’ Perspective.
Note. Figures in percent. Volunteers only n = 326–329. Data basis: ZMSBw Evaluation IG 23 (2023). Question wording: “Below you will find a series of general statements about sport in the military. How much do you agree with them?” The response percentages “Completely agree” and “Agree somewhat” have been combined.