Journal of Leisure Research

Papers
(The H4-Index of Journal of Leisure Research is 11. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-10-01 to 2025-10-01.)
ArticleCitations
“White-Savior Industrial Complex” in leisure studies: A response to Anderson, Knee, & Mowatt39
A national longitudinal study examining social-emotional benefits of summer camp for early adolescents: Effects of attendance, dosage, and experience quality35
Phenomenological exploration of young adults’ recreational cannabis use experiences and associated leisure meanings24
Women’s cycling rides: Collective pathways to optimal experience18
Co-creating family-inclusive leisure experiences: A study of Barcelona’s Gran Teatre del Liceu opera house17
Landscape attributes as stimuli for cognitive restoration in the outdoor environment: A systematic review and thematic analysis15
How weekend leisure experiences alleviate emotional exhaustion at work14
It is more than fun and making friends: Social leisure and leisure experiences of Taiwanese urban women14
Meanings of traditional Chinese leisure: Perspectives from etymology, Confucianism, Taoism, and Buddhism13
Interrelationships among parental play belief, household playfulness, school play behaviors, and social competence of kindergarten children12
Exploring the link between runners’ involvement and well-being using the psychological continuum model12
“We do revolve our lives around it” – The meaning and significance of being a collegiate women’s basketball fan among older women11
Evaluating diversity, equity, and inclusivity in outdoor programs for veterans on public lands11
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