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An Interdisciplinary Journal
Volume 33, 2011 - Issue 4
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Research Reflection

Post-Positivism and the Pragmatics of Leisure Research

Karla A. Henderson Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC, USA
Pages 341-346 | Received 16 Dec 2010, Accepted 21 Feb 2011, Published online: 27 Jun 2011
 
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Abstract

The two primary paradigms traditionally discussed in leisure research are interpretivism and positivism. This essay argues for a further discussion and acknowledgement of post-positivism as it can be applied in leisure studies. A description of post-positivism is offered along with a rationale for its use in past as well as future studies. Examples are offered regarding how a post-positivist paradigm can be pragmatic in further examining the complex meanings of leisure.

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