Leisure Research by Canadians and Americans
One Community or Two Solitudes
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 10137877 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Edgar L Jackson (,, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2003 |
| Volume | 35 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 292-315 |
| Publication date | 2003-09-01 |
| Open Access | No |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Journal of Leisure Research (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 0022-2216 • E-ISSN: 2159-6417 |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/00222216.2003.11949995 |
| OpenAlex | W2264290845 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 4 |
| References cited | 15 |
Recent empirical reviews of published research in North American leisure studies have argued that the field is intellectually and geographically isolated. The present article examines this contention by identifying similarities and differences in patterns of research dissemination between Canadian and American leisure researchers, with a view to investigating whether the two communities are distinct entities or part of an integrated and international community. The data were derived from a comprehensive record of refereed publication activity in leisure research journals and conference proceedings. From the standpoint of overall activities and productivity, Canadians and Americans were essentially the same, a conclusion substantiated in patterns of data related to general indicators of the level, timing, and longevity of research and publication activity. However, with respect to preferences for publishing articles in specific journals or presenting papers at specific conferences, Canadians and Americans diverged sharply: the majority tended to favor research dissemination in their own country's outlets. The results suggest that there are indeed “two solitudes” in North American leisure studies, at least among the majority of the community and in particular among Americans, less so among Canadians.KEYWORDS: Leisure researchleisure studies
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Where It's At
| Citations per year | 0.18 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2004 - 2011 (8) |
| Highly cited | No |