Tag: leisure studies

Research in the field of leisure studies emphasises the role played by leisure as part of people’s everyday lives. It requires a measure of reflexivity and an intersectional appreciation of the situatedness of what we study. The aims of this conference are (1) To explore the ways in which leisure has been and is enacted around us; and (2) To explore ways in which leisure, and leisure studies, can be and are being re-created now.

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, planning for leisure environments, leisure gerontology, travel and tourism behavior, leisure economics, and urban leisure delivery systems.

Leisure Studies publishes articles of a high standard on all aspects of leisure studies and from a variety of disciplinary bases, including sociology, psychology, human geography, planning, economics, etc. Shorter research notes and book reviews are also published. The emphasis of the Journal is on the social sciences, broadly defined.

The Recreational Sports Journal is the scholarly publication of the NIRSA Foundation, a nonprofit organization established to support the goals of the National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association and whose purpose is to provide a source of empirical, theoretical, and applied research to the field of recreational sports.

Annals of Leisure Research publishes refereed articles which promote the development of research and scholarship in leisure studies. Annals  is aimed at an international readership and seeks theoretical or applied articles which cover any topic within the broad area of leisure studies.

As the official journal of the World Leisure Organisation, the purpose of the World Leisure Journal is to stimulate and communicate research, theory, and critical thought in all areas that address leisure, including play, recreation, the arts and culture, sport, festivals, events and celebrations, health and fitness, and travel and tourism.

Leisure Studies publishes articles of a high standard on all aspects of leisure studies and from a variety of disciplinary bases, including sociology, psychology, human geography, planning, economics, etc. Shorter research notes and book reviews are also published. The emphasis of the Journal is on the social sciences, broadly defined.

The Journal of Leisure Research (JLR) publishes research findings from original investigations that contribute new knowledge and understanding to the field of recreation and leisure studies. The findings of these cutting-edge research projects are relevant to researchers, students, and practitioners.

This quarterly, refereed journal publishes high quality articles and book reviews to inform and stimulate discussions relevant to leisure management. Managing Sport and Leisure is designed to appeal to anyone with a serious interest in contemporary leisure management issues.

The Journal of Policy Research in Tourism, Leisure & Events 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.