Tag: leisure studies journals

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 journal invites papers that use a wide range of perspectives and research methods.

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: “MAGIC MIRROR ON THE WALL”: IS NORDIC WALKING OR RAMBLING BETTER FOR YOUR MENTAL WELL-BEING? by Marta Anna Zurawik, Jerome Carson & Robert Snape.

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: “ROMANTIC ENTERTAINERS” ON KENYA’S COASTAL TOURISM: A CASE OF SEX TOURISM by Rose Omondi & Chris Ryan.

Loisir et Société / Society & Leisure is a bilingual, multidisciplinary and thematic journal that publishes on leisure and free time with their relation to cultural, economic and social dimensions of individuals and communities. The Forum Editor’s pick from the current issue: NEW RETIREES’ NEEDS WITH REGARD TO LEISURE EDUCATION by Hélène Carbonneau, Julie Fortier & Camille Joanisse.

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. Editor’s pick from the current issue: ON THE POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF CLIMATE CHANGE ON BASEBALL AND CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING by Madeleine Orr.

The emphasis of Leisure Studies is on theoretically informed critical analyses within the social sciences and humanities of the wide range of topics that constitute leisure as a subject field – including the arts, tourism, cultural, informal and virtual activities, urban and rural recreation, sport, media and physical activities. Editor’s pick from the current issue: HIGHLAND GAMES AS SERIOUS LEISURE: BECOMING A MASTERS ATHLETE by James Bowness.

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. Editor’s pick from the current issue: ASSESSING THE CONTRIBUTION OF INFORMAL SPORT TO LEISURE-TIME PHYSICAL ACTIVITY: A NEW PERSPECTIVE ON SOCIAL INNOVATION by Gareth J. Jones, Troy Carlton, Moonsup Hyun, Michael Kanters & Jason Bocarro.

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. Editor’s pick from the current issue: IS SERIAL SEXUAL HOMICIDE A COMPULSION, DEVIANT LEISURE, OR BOTH? REVISITING THE CASE OF TED BUNDY by DJ Williams.

ALR is aimed at an international readership and seeks theoretical or applied articles which cover any topic within the broad area of leisure studies. Editor’s pick from the current issue: ‘I DON’T WANT TO DIE. THAT’S NOT WHY I DO IT AT ALL’: MULTIFACETED MOTIVATION, PSYCHOLOGICAL HEALTH, AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT IN BASE JUMPING by John H. Kerr & Susan Houge Mackenzie.

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. Editor’s pick from the current issue: PALESTINIAN FOOTBALL AND NATIONAL IDENTITY UNDER OCCUPATION by Jon Dart.