The Journal of Leisure Research ( JLR) is an international scholarly journal that publishes innovative and interdisciplinary research that addresses critical issues of access to and engagement in leisure behaviors as they affect health and well-being across sectors (i.e., parks, recreation, leisure, sport, tourism, events) at individual, group, community and societal levels. (Please note that the journal receives a very large number of tourism papers many of which make no connection to leisure—only those tourism papers that make connections to leisure will be considered for review.) Research from disciplines that offer theoretical and methodological insights into various (e.g., positive, negative) aspects of leisure in all its forms, such as social, psychological, cultural, political and environmental contexts is presented.
Since it was first published in 1968, JLR has and continues to welcome rigorous original research, conceptual papers, rejoinders, research notes, reviews, meta-analyses, and reflective commentaries from around the world. JLR is an official publication of the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA). The Journal of Leisure Research is indexed by the Social Science Citations Index (SSCI).
Peer Review Policy: All articles submitted to this journal undergo a “double-anonymous” peer review by two to three referees, based on initial editor screening.
Editor in Chief
Kindal Shores
East Carolina University, USA
Past Editor in Chief
Paul Heintzman
University of Ottawa, Canada
Senior Associate Editors
Trace Gale
Patagonian Ecosystems Investigation Research Center (CIEP), Chile
Eiji Ito
Chukyo University, Japan
Megan Janke
Berry College, USA
Shintaro Kono
University of Alberta, Canada
Stephanie West
James Madison University, USA
Associate Editors
Jennifer P. Agans, The Pennsylvania State University, USA
Lynn Anderson, SUNY Cortland, USA
Nadina Ayer, Bournemouth University, UK
Simon Barrick, Cape Breton University, Canada
Matthew Browning, Clemson University, USA
Hélène Carbonneau, Université du Québec à Trois-Rivières, Canada
Charles Chancellor, Clemson University, USA
Guangzhou Chen, Univeristy of New Hampshire, USA
Brandi M. Crowe, Clemson University, USA
Mary Ann Devine, Kent State University, USA
Andrea Ednie, University of Wisconsin - Whitewater, USA
Teresa Freire, University of Minho, Portugal
Trace Gale, Patagonian Ecosystems Investigation Research Center (CIEP), Chile
Karen Gallant, Dalhousie University, Canada
Edwin Gomez, East Carolina University, USA
Alan Graefe, The Pennsylvania State University, USA
Elizabeth Halpenny, University of Alberta, Canada
Cindy Hartman, University of New Hampshire, USA
Jinmoo Heo, Yonsei University , Korea
Tristan Hopper, University of Regina, Canada
Ching-Hua Ho, Kaohsiung University of Hospitality & Tourism, Taiwan
Eiji Ito, Chukyo University, Japan
Jaehyun (Jay) Kim, East Carolina University, USA
Junhyoung (Paul) Kim, Indiana University, USA
Chungsup Lee, California State University - Long Beach, USA
Timothy Lee, Macau Institute of Science and Technology, China
Yu-Fai Leung, North Carolina State University, USA
Huimei Liu, Zhejiang University, China
Hung-Ling (Stella) Liu, George Mason University, USA
Angela Loucks-Atkinson, Memorial University, Canada
Steven Mock, University of Waterloo, Canada
Lauren E. Mullenbach, University of Oklahoma, USA
Harrison Pinckney IV, Pennsylvania State University, USA
Nicholas Pitas, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA
Luke Potwarka, University of Waterloo, Canada
Sammie Powers, George Mason University, USA
Alessandro Rigolon, University of Utah, USA
Mikihiro Sato, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, USA
Iryna Sharaievska, Clemson University, USA
Gretchen Snethen, Temple University, USA
Brian Soebbing, University of Alberta, Canada
Julie Stafford Son, University of Idaho, USA
Derrick Taff, University of South Carolina, USA
Georgia Teare, Northumbria University, UK
Daniel Theriault, Appalachian State University, USA
Jennifer Thomsen, University of Montana, USA
Jasmine Townsend, Clemson University, USA
Sonja A. Wilhelm Stanis, University of Missouri, USA
Laura Wood, University of Waterloo, Canada
Chia-Pin (Simon) Yu, National Taiwan University, Taiwan; Harvard University, USA
Past Editors
Donald E. Hawkins, 1969
Carlton S. Van Doren, 1970–1971
Rabel J. Burdge, 1972–1974
Arlin Epperson, 1975–1977
Robert McLellan, 1978–1980
Gregory J. Buhyoff, 1981–1983
Seppo E. Iso-Ahola, 1984–1986
James E. Christensen, 1987–1989
Peter A. Witt, 1990–1995
Ellen Weissinger, 1996–2001
David Scott, 2002–2007
Kimberly Shinew, 2008–2013
Ingrid Schneider, 2014-2016
Laura Payne, 2018-2020
Paul Heintzman, 2020-2022
If you choose to publish open access in this journal you may be asked to pay an Article Publishing Charge (APC). You may be able to publish your article at no cost to yourself or with a reduced APC if your institution or research funder has an open access agreement or membership with Taylor & Francis.
The National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) is the leading not-for-profit organization dedicated to building strong, healthy and resilient communities through the power of parks and recreation. NRPA advances this vision by investing in and championing the work of park and recreation professionals as a catalyst for positive change in service of equity, climate-readiness, and overall health and well-being.
NRPA’s network of more than 60,000 park and recreation professionals and advocates represents public spaces in urban communities, rural settings and everything in between. NRPA champions and supports the field of parks and recreation through professional development, advocacy, grants and programs, research, publications and more.
Every day, in communities across the country, the people of parks and recreation are providing essential services and confronting the most pressing issues of our time — advancing mental and physical health, creating climate-ready parks, supporting equity and inclusion, and so much more. We know we cannot solve these challenges alone. By partnering with like-minded organizations — including non-profits, government agencies, academics and corporate leaders — we bring strength to our programs and mission.
Our Mission
To advance parks, recreation and environmental conservation efforts that enhance the quality of life for all people.
Our Vision
We seek a future where the full power of parks and recreation is widely recognized for creating a better life for everyone by building strong, healthy and resilient communities. We advance this vision by investing in and championing the profession as a catalyst of positive change for equity, climate readiness and overall well-being.
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