The concept of gentrification, which has recently been expanded beyond residential
displacement to address issues of equitable access to public spaces, is deemed an …

Abstract Representation of, and service to,“underrepresented” and “disadvantaged” groups
often denote goals sought by leisure researchers and practitioners. The motivations behind …

Scholars have called for more critical considerations of social justice and tourism that align
with the tenets, values, and practices for sustainability, transformation, and social change …

Leisure is recognised as offering individuals a chance for relaxation, self-development,
social interaction, and wellbeing. However, women's participation and experience of leisure …

The purpose of this conceptual paper is to identify and describe the role of leisure in
meaningful engagement with life, informed by leisure and positive psychology literature on …

Socioeconomic and racial-ethnic inequities in access to recreation settings are widely
considered environmental justice (EJ) issues. Researchers in leisure, geography, urban …

Urban nighttime leisure spaces (UNLSs), important urban sites of nighttime economic
activity, have created enormous economic and social benefits. Both the physical features …

This conceptual paper summarizes the current research-based knowledge about the role of
leisure in meaning-making. The key themes of leisure-induced meaning-making include:(1) …

The contemporary way of life influences the forms and time framework of outdoor activities in
open public spaces, shifting their focus to nighttime usage. The aim of this study is to …

This introduction as well as this entire special issue begin with the idea that for leisure
scholars to stay relevant in our current society, the topic of digital leisure spaces and cultures …