Sociology of Leisure III

Thursday, 10 July 2025: 19:00-20:30
Location: FSE012 (Faculty of Education Sciences (FSE))
RC13 Sociology of Leisure (host committee)

Language: English, French and Spanish

We invite submissions for sessions exploring various aspects of the sociology of leisure. This open call seeks to promote international cooperation, exchange theoretical and practical insights, and advance the understanding of leisure activities across different cultures and regions.

We aim to gather scholars, researchers, and practitioners from around the world to share their findings and discuss diverse themes related to the sociology of leisure. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • Theoretical frameworks and practical approaches in leisure studies
  • Comparative analyses of leisure practices across different countries
  • The impact of social, economic, and cultural factors on leisure activities
  • The role of leisure in promoting social well-being and community engagement
  • Innovative research methodologies in the study of leisure

Accepted sessions will contribute to comprehensive discussions on the development and challenges of leisure in various world regions.

Participate in our efforts to foster a global dialogue on the sociology of leisure. Your session proposal can help shape the future of research in this dynamic field.

Session Organizer:
Abdelfattah EZZINE, Espace Médiation (EsMed), Morocco
Oral Presentations
La Lecture Fait- Elle Encore Partie Des Loisirs Des Jeunes ?
Anne JONCHERY, Ministère de la Culture, France
Bowling Alone but Pickling Together: The Socio-Demographic Drivers of America’s Fastest Growing Sport
Mary J. FISCHER, University of Connecticut, USA; Jennifer LUNDQUIST, University of Massachusetts, USA
A Queer’s Gambit? Gender Dynamics in the Italian Chess Community
Oscar RICCI, University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy
Les Ultras Au Maroc: De L'engagement Au Loisirs à Loisir Engagés
Brahim EZ-ZAHY, University Sidi Mohamed Ben Abdellah- Fès, Morocco; Noureddin ELMSAOURI, USMBA, Morocco