Annals of Leisure Research

Aims & Scope

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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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	2
2024	2.10

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.661

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	8657

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	388

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Business, Management and Accounting, Psychology and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• Choosing a qualitative data analysis tool: a comparison of NVivo and Leximancer

  Citation: 321

  Authors: Popi, Jessie, Tuan-Anh

• Digital nomads – a quest for holistic freedom in work and leisure

  Citation: 207

  Authors: Ina

• Mental health benefits of nature-based recreation: a systematic review

  Citation: 151

  Authors: Nancy Qwynne, Deborah A., G. David, Leah, Kensey H., Camilla

• Hedonic and Eudaimonic Experiences among Wellness Tourists: An exploratory enquiry

  Citation: 115

  Authors: Cornelia, Gary, Graham

• The effects of leisure-time physical activity for optimism, life satisfaction, psychological well-being, and positive affect among older adults with loneliness

  Citation: 107

  Authors: Junhyoung, Sunwoo, Sanghee, Areum, Jinmoo

• Risk taking in Extreme Sports: A phenomenological perspective

  Citation: 95

  Authors: Eric

• Conceptualizing adventurous nature sport: A positive psychology perspective

  Citation: 85

  Authors: Susan, Eric

• Surfing through the life-course: silver surfers’ negotiation of ageing

  Citation: 79

  Authors: Belinda

• Is adventure tourism a coherent concept? A review of research approaches on adventure tourism

  Citation: 77

  Authors: Outi, Arild, Jarno

• Yoga tourism – a catalyst for transformation?

  Citation: 73

  Authors: Alana K., Alecia C., Carey

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