Tag: leisure studies

We welcome cross-disciplinary, cross-cultural, cross-geographical submissions that explore a range of issues and diverse perspectives in order to contribute to the development of leisure theory, involving critical tourism and events studies, criminology, sociology, cultural and media studies, and other social science theoretical, methodological, and empirical entanglements. Indeed, what is considered 'transgressive' varies in different disciplines, cultures and societies.

Managing Sport and Leisure is a refereed journal that publishes high quality research articles to inform and stimulate discussions relevant to sport and leisure management globally. The Forum Editor’s pick from the current issue: COMMUNITY SPORT DEVELOPMENT: MANAGING CHANGE AND MEASURING IMPACT by Mathew Dowling, Chris Mackintosh, Sarah Lee & James Allen.

The Journal of Emerging Sport Studies is committed to publishing scholarship that reflects the changing face of sport studies around the world. Our journal will publish scholarship from across academic disciplines and welcomes unique sport perspectives from established and emerging sport scholars.The Forum Editor’s pick from the current issue: THE POLITICIZING OF ESPN: A CONTENT ANALYSIS OF ITS PERCEIVED PARTISANSHIP by Adrianne Grubic.

Da Oslomarka gjekk frå villmark til park, føregjekk prosessen på fleire parallelle plan. I avhandlinga si tar Mytting opp framveksten og tilblivinga av Oslomarka som friluftsområde. Ifølgje Mytting er det først og fremst i mellomkrigstida at Marka blir til som en tydelig definerbar størrelse, som «ein eigen entitet i verda». Mytting framstiller Marka som eit frambrakt rom, eller ein fortidig romleg konstellasjon, samstundes som han ettergår dei prosessane som skapte nettopp dette rommet.

Leisure Sciences presents scientific inquiries into the study of leisure, recreation, parks, travel, and tourism from a social science perspective. Articles cover the social and psychological aspects of leisure, and more. The Forum Editor’s pick from the current issue: GOOD RUNNING?: THE RISE OF FITNESS PHILANTHROPY AND SPORTS-BASED CHARITY EVENTS by Catherine Palmer & Zack Dwyer.

JPRTLS provides a critical focus on a variety of policy debates relating to the tourism, leisure and events sectors. Such policy debates will encompass economic, social, cultural, political and environmental perspectives. The Forum Editor’s pick from the current issue: LOST IN MUSIC: MAPPING THE 21ST CENTURY HOUSE MUSIC EVENT EXPERIENCE by Alex Grebenar.

Annals of Leisure Research is aimed at an international readership and seeks theoretical or applied articles which cover any topic within the broad area of leisure studies. Click below for full ToC with links to abstracts.: #TABLEFORONE: EXPLORING REPRESENTATIONS OF DINING OUT ALONE ON INSTAGRAM by Janet K. L. McKeown & Maggie C. Miller.

Leisure / Loisir strives to publish a diverse collection of scholarly papers in all areas of leisure, recreation, arts, parks, sport, and travel and tourism. Reflecting the multi- and interdisciplinary nature of these areas of study. The Forum Editor’s pick from the current issue: CLIMBING DUMBARTON ROCK: AN EXPLORATION OF CLIMBERS’ EXPERIENCES ON SPORT AND HERITAGE FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF EXISTENTIAL AUTHENTICITY by Yingying Zhang & Matthew L. McDowell.

IJSL publishes high-quality papers on the sociology of leisure that have a global interest, and promote the development of this mature field. The Forum Editor’s pick from the current issue: RE-IMAGINING ‘EVENT MANAGEMENT’: ON GOVERNMENTALITY AND ITS ‘AFTERLIFE’ by Tony Blackshaw, Willem Coetzee.

The purpose of WLJ is to stimulate and communicate research, theory, and critical thought in all areas that address leisure, including play, recreation, the arts and culture, sport, health and fitness, and travel and tourism. The Forum Editor’s pick from the current issue: INTERPRETATION OF LEISURE SPORTS IN THE PANDEMIC SITUATION OF COVID 19 by Ping Ling.