Tag: Gerard T. Kyle

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: In Situ Engagement During Structured Leisure Experiences: Conceptualization, Measurement, and Theory Testing by Gary D. Ellis, Jingxian Jiang, Patti A. Freeman, Andrew Lacanienta & Elizabeth J. Ellis.

This journal publishes high-quality papers on the sociology of leisure that have a global interest, promote the development of this mature field within international sociology, and go beyond the traditional geographical areas of leisure studies. The Forum Editor’s pick from the current issue: Sports Fans and Fan Culture: A Critical Reflection on Fandom as Communicative Leisure in a Commodified World by Karl Spracklen (open access).

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.