Journal of Leisure Research

An international scholarly journal that publishes innovative and interdisciplinary #research on #leisure behavior, parks/recreation, tourism, sport and events

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"The results [of this study] demonstrated that 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 leisure activities had + effects on both #bicultural acceptance and #nationalidentity, while teacher and friend support also played crucial roles"

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By Mina Woo, Julie S. Son, Incheol Jang & Toni Liechty

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New #LeisureResearch (interviews with 🚺️ aged 41–78) explores how women’s experiences with #sport evolve across mid and later life through the lens of #tennis participation.

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Read more about how young people use their leisure time and how families, schools, and policymakers can better understand behaviors that fall outside accepted social norms.

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On World Environment Day, the Journal of Leisure Research recognizes the deep connections between leisure, public space, environmental stewardship, and quality of life.

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Mapping experiences and their dimensions #JLR https://t.co/RaNqmPpr2Z by Kirstin Hallmann, Kathrin Sander & Anita Zehrer explores what makes leisure experiences meaningful maping 8 core dimensions across 98 studies.

Escapism & flow lead the way

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On May 21, we recognize the 🌏 World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development, a global reminder that cultural inclusion 🫂 is foundational to thriving societies.

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Happening this week #leisureresearch community!
Canadian Congress on Leisure Research 2026 #CCLR2026 #NANAIMO
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Kuang Yu Chang, Kuan-Yang Chen, and Hsuan Man Wu explore the relationship between social comparison, conspicuous leisure behavior, and subjective well-being among campers. Surveyed 426 users of expensive camping gear and found a nuanced chain of effects 👀 https://t.co/GVDnJqN1nF

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Mountain 🚲️ has exploded in popularity since the Covid-19 pandemic, and rural communities across the United States and Canada are betting on trails to revitalize their economies.
@tandfhss 🔑 findings https://t.co/Hqpz5LxtaK WHO benefits from this boom.
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Stay connected with #leisureresearch #JLR 📄 ✨

Follow us on social media, set up alerts for the latest research, and tune into our podcast for insightful conversations and talks.

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Journal of Leisure Research, Volume 57, Issue 2 2026 is now available online ‼️

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Happy World Health Day from the Journal of Leisure Research! 🌿

Research shows that #leisure is not just "time off"—it is a critical determinant of health.

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What matters most at summer camp? This national study shows experience quality, not just attendance or time spent, best predicts social-emotional growth among early adolescents. https://t.co/TMC79FbhtA
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Why do stories make leisure experiences memorable? This study shows how narrative transportation boosts engagement, delight, and perceived value in leisure and educational travel settings. https://t.co/X5h3NyO8GY
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Recreation programs can foster social-emotional learning https://t.co/7Rb5udk854 shows how community-based recreation supports confidence, empathy, and responsible decision-making among socially vulnerable #youth #JLR2025 #LeisureResearch
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Leisure can be a site of learning. This study explores Chan #summercamps in #China, showing how Buddhist templestays foster experiential learning and lasting spiritual growth beyond the camp itself https://t.co/yO01mpUWMI
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Great program at #TALS2026 ‼️ https://t.co/QAmX1Pi6so

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Religion and family shape leisure and tourism.

This article https://t.co/5gT6BEs6G8 examines how Filipino Muslim families make decisions about travel and leisure in the Philippines.

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