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Annals of Leisure Research publishes refereed articles which promote the development of research and scholarship in leisure studies. Although originating in Australasia, Annals is aimed at an international readership and seeks theoretical or applied articles which cover any topic within the broad area of leisure studies, including recreation, tourism, hospitality, the arts, outdoor recreation, events, entertainment, sport, culture and play.

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All research articles in this journal have undergone rigorous double-anonymized peer review, based on initial editor screening and refereeing by at least two anonymous reviewers.
Editorials, Practice Reviews and Book Reviews have undergone editorial screening.

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Exploring the benefits of outdoor activity participation in national parks: a case study of the Peak District National Park, England
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Article | Published online: 17 Jun 2024
A review of mountain biking, culture and society
Steve Button
Book Review | Published online: 11 Jun 2024
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Article | Published online: 7 Jun 2024
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Exclusion, belonging and mental wellness: the sporting and physically active leisure experiences of women in rural Australia
Chelsea Litchfield et al.
Article | Published online: 3 Jun 2024
Open Access
Embracing ambivalence: responsibility discourses around ‘greening’ the performing arts
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Article | Published online: 30 May 2024
For the community, by the community: refugee and migrant empowerment through co-designed leisure programmes
Engela van der Klashorst
Note | Published online: 29 May 2024
Open Access
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Volume 27, Issue 3, 2024

Leisure for All: Formulating the Right to Leisure as a Radical Demand for Democratic Citizenship. Guest Editors: Dr Gökben Demirbas, Dr Mark Turner and Professor Alan Tomlinson

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