Abstract
The modernization of the world economy and information systems leads, presumably, to globalization in all areas, including leisure research. To explore this idea, the level of cross-national research published in leading leisure-science journals, including the Journal of Leisure Research, Leisure Sciences, and Leisure Studies was examined. F ollowing the dramatic shift toward globalization in the past 20 years, it was assumed leisure-science research would reflect an increase in cross-national research published. Using content analysis, 1352 published articles were reviewed and just 20 (1.5%) of these were cross-national. Reasons for this pattern are discussed, along with a call for scholars in the leisure sciences to shift toward a more international perspective.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 241-246 |
Number of pages | 6 |
Journal | Leisure Sciences |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Sep 1 1999 |
Keywords
- Comparative Leisure Research
- Cross-national
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Environmental Science (miscellaneous)
- Sociology and Political Science
- Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management