The World Leisure Journal is an international forum that stimulates discussion of critical leisure research and theory. It aims to stimulate and communicate research, theory, and critical thought in all areas that address leisure, including play, recreation, and the arts. The journal covers Business, Management and Accounting, Psychology, and Social Sciences.
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Publication & Citation Trend
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Source: OpenAlex · Note: citations accumulate over time so older years appear higher
SJR Quartile by Discipline
Scimago ranks this journal separately in each subject category — its quartile can differ by discipline.
Cultural StudiesQ1
Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality ManagementQ2
Social PsychologyQ3
Subject Classification
Web of Science Categories
Hospitality, Leisure, Sport & Tourism
Scopus Categories
Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality ManagementSocial PsychologyCultural Studies
Research Topics (OpenAlex)
Recreation, Leisure, Wilderness ManagementSport and Mega-Event ImpactsDiverse Aspects of Tourism ResearchAdventure Sports and Sensation SeekingCultural Industries and Urban DevelopmentSports, Gender, and SocietyHuman auditory perception and evaluationEducational Robotics and EngineeringUrban Green Space and HealthUrban Transport and Accessibility