Keywords

citation analysis, leisure science literature, interdisciplinary relevance, content analysis

Abstract

This study explored the impact and influence of the leisure sciences literature through an analysis of highly cited articles. Discriminant function analysis identified whether articles had more exclusive impact inside or outside the field. Research themes and methodologies were examined based on these classifications. Results indicate articles with the greatest impact within the leisure literature tended to be quantitative studies drawing upon survey data and non-experimental designs focused on general leisure and outdoor/forest recreation. Articles with the greatest impact outside the leisure literature were more recent and focused on place attachment, psychological motivation, or community parks and recreation and used quasi-experimental design or measurement development approaches. Based on this study’s findings, to increase the interdisciplinary relevance of the leisure science literature more theoretically framed studies employing quasi-experimental or measurement development approaches focusing on specific topics (e.g. place attachment) and populations (e.g. minorities, youth) are needed.

Original Publication Citation

Duerden, M. D., Edwards, M. B., Goates, M., & Dyer, J. (2018). Examining the impact and influence of the leisure science literature. Annals of Leisure Research, 21(2), 215-226.

Document Type

Peer-Reviewed Article

Publication Date

2018

Publisher

Annals of Leisure Research

Language

English

College

Marriott School of Business

Department

Experience Design and Management

University Standing at Time of Publication

Associate Professor

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