Journal of Leisure Research

Aims & Scope

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.

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.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.9

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.754

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	85

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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, Environmental Science 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.

• Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior to Leisure Choice

  Citation: 911

  Authors: Icek, B. L.

• Leisure Value Systems and Recreational Specialization: The Case of Trout Fishermen

  Citation: 635

  Authors: Hobson

• Development of a Multi-Dimensional Scale for Measuring the Perceived Value of a Service

  Citation: 597

  Authors: James F.

• Measuring Leisure Satisfaction

  Citation: 569

  Authors: Jacob G., Mounir G.

• Leisure and Health: The Role of Social Support and Self-Determination

  Citation: 493

  Authors: Denis, Seppo E.

• Measuring Leisure Motivation

  Citation: 432

  Authors: Jacob G., Mounir G.

• Measuring Leisure Motivation: A Meta-Analysis of the Recreation Experience Preference Scales

  Citation: 409

  Authors: Michael J., B. L., Michael A.

• An Examination of the Relationship between Leisure Activity Involvement and Place Attachment among Hikers Along the Appalachian Trail

  Citation: 322

  Authors: Gerard, Alan, Robert, James

• Gender, Leisure, and Constraint: Towards a Framework for the Analysis of Women's Leisure

  Citation: 317

  Authors: Susan M.

• Cognitive and Affective Determinants of Fan Satisfaction with Sporting Event Attendance

  Citation: 310

  Authors: Robert

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