The emergence of serious leisure research: trends and directions for leisure-based entrepreneurship

Abstract

This study combines bibliometric analysis and a literature review to analyze the present state of serious leisure research. A bibliographic study focuses on the quantity and quality of publications pertaining to serious leisure. It investigates patterns in article creation, citations, the most cited authors, publications, and countries that contribute to the body of knowledge. In recent years, the number of articles on serious leisure has increased significantly, reflecting a growing interest in this field of study. The literature review investigates the connection between serious leisure and entrepreneurship. The review findings also emphasize the potential advantages of serious leisure entrepreneurship, such as enhanced quality of life and the development of customized special-interest goods. The study suggests a number of prospective research avenues for researchers interested in the junction of serious leisure and entrepreneurship.