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14th Canadian Congress on Leisure Research
Halifax Nova Scotia
May 21 to 24, 2014

Our New Leisure Society

The medium is the message (McLuhan, 1967). We reside in a global village that has changed since the 60s. How have messages of what individuals do for fun, enjoyment, relaxation, pleasure and freely chosen activity been influenced by the dominant ideological frameworks of scholars who have investigated diverse concepts of leisure or recreation?

This conference will allow us to critically examine the influences of technology, culture and ideologies on leisure in our new society.

CCLR 2014 invites you to reflect on the words used in our studies and how these words may have influenced inclusion or exclusion in practice or research. This chance for reflection, introspection and discussion will allow us to consider what Our New Leisure Society currently represents and what scholars perceive to be “leisure” or what people define as “leisure”.

CONDITIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF CCLR ABSTRACTS

1. Studies or scholarly/conceptual discussions papers are welcome.

2. Studies that have not been previously published or presented at another professional conference may be submitted. Papers that ask the same question(s), use the same analysis, or develop the same logical argument as previous publications or presentations are not eligible.

3. Two or more abstracts from the same study cannot be submitted to different sessions under different titles/authorship unless substantially different aspects of the study are represented in each paper. Only two abstracts per author, with the exception of authors serving in an advisory role to student authors will be accepted.

4. Abstracts undergo blind peer review by two reviewers with expertise in the topical area(s) to which the abstract was submitted. The CCLR program committee will make final decisions about acceptance, but typically adhere to the recommendations of the reviewers. Papers may be rejected due to time and space limitations, ineffective development of the 3-page abstract (excluding title page & references), violation of conditions 2 or 3 (above), weaknesses in the study itself, or failure to adhere to the standards of the blind review process (e.g., including name/contact information on the body of the abstract).

5. Authors who have their abstracts accepted for paper or poster presentations are expected to deliver their presentations as assigned during the Congress.

6. Alternative presentations will be reviewed by the program committee (e.g., longer format, symposia, and creative analytical practice). Please contact the program Chair Jerry Singleton (Jerome@dal.ca). Written abstracts should adhere to the instructions noted previously.

7. Abstracts are to be submitted electronically no later than midnight on November 15, 2013. Abstracts submitted after this deadline will not be reviewed.

ABSTRACT PREPARATION DETAILS

1. Abstract

A. Three pages maximum (excluding title page & references), including all discussion, tables, and figures. Abstracts exceeding this page limit or using condensed font to circumvent page limitations will not be reviewed. A reference list is required (see below).
B. Use 12-point font Times Roman and one inch margins on sides, top and bottom.
C. Single space the text.
D. Abstracts must have a title that reflects the general nature of the abstract in 10 words or
less.
E. Use appropriate subheadings.
F. Please do not explicitly identify the abstract authors in your electronic
submission as this undermines the blind-review process Abstracts that include
author identification will be returned without a review.
G. Send final document as Microsoft Word (minimum version 2007) but remove author reference from properties in the document.

Note: Abstracts that do not meet these specifications will not be sent out for review.

2. Reference List

A. A list of references not exceeding one-page should be attached at
the end of the abstract (as a 4th page).
B. The list of references must follow the same font and margin format as
specified above for abstracts.
C. References list should be formatted according to Publication Manual of the
American Psychological Association (6th edition).

3. Specification of Thematic Areas and Format Preferences

During the electronic submission process, you will be asked to provide the following information:

• Specify up to 3 specific thematic areas in the order of preference (from the 12 areas listed below) in which the abstract could be reviewed. These areas reflect the reviewers’ areas of interest and expertise. Papers accepted for presentation will be re-grouped into coherent themes for the Canadian Congress on Leisure Research. Each of these themes should relate to the overall theme “Our New Leisure Society”.

THEMATIC AREAS:

A. Leisure and Sustainability (e.g., environmental issues, sustainable tourism)
B. Leisure across the Lifespan (leisure, children and adolescents; family leisure; leisure and aging)
C. Leisure, Health and Physical Activity
D. Leisure and Tourism
E. Leisure and Sport
F. Community Development (e.g., municipal recreation, community resources;
building community)
G. Cross-Cultural Studies and Diversity (e.g., leisure of ethnic and racially diverse, immigration, race/racism, gender/sexism, ability/disability)
H. Outdoor and Adventure Recreation
I. Management and Administration of Leisure Programs and Services
J. Methodology and Research Design
K. Whose Word is “Leisure”: “Scholar’ or “Person”
L. Alternative Leisure
M. Other (topics the authors feel do not fit any of the above categories)

In your abstract for “Our New Leisure Society”, please consider how your research impacts on policy and service delivery from the insights you have gained.

Graduate students do not forget the Marion Miller Award see CCLR web page.

A special issue of full papers based on conference presentations will be published by Leisure/Loisir, watch for the announcement.

4. The author’s preference for presentation format. Indicate one of the following:

A. Poster only
B. Prefer poster but would do formal presentation
C. Prefer formal presentation but would do poster
D. Formal presentation only

To assist the conference organizers, please write three Learning Objectives from your abstract. When writing Learning Objectives, use verbs that are observable and measureable.

• Focus on learner's behavior that is to be changed
• Serve as guidelines for content, instruction, and evaluation
• Identify specifically what should be learned
• Convey to learners exactly what is to be accomplished

5. Contact information

A. Principal author's name, institutional affiliation, mailing address, phone number, fax number, and e-mail address. It is assumed that, unless otherwise specified, this person will make the presentation if the abstract is accepted.
B. Full contact details for all co-authors. This includes full name, institutional
affiliation, mailing address, phone number, and e-mail address.
C. The principal author's contact information over the winter (Jan to May 31, 2014), if
different from above.

6. Correspondence

A. Conference Chair - Laurene Rehman (CCLR2014@dal.ca) 902-494-6389,
Program Chair - Jerome Singleton (CCLR2014@dal.ca) 902-494-1166 or Conference Coordinator - Tammy Fancy (CCLR2014@dal.ca) 902-494-1151.
B. Authors will be notified of abstract review results via email by the beginning of February 2014.
C. Information will be posted to www.CCLR2014.ca as information becomes available.
D. Would you be willing to lead a discussion group related to your thematic area?

If yes, please specify your area of knowledge from the Thematic Areas

THEMATIC AREAS:

A. Leisure and Sustainability (e.g., environmental issues, sustainable tourism)
B. Leisure across the Lifespan (leisure, children and adolescents; family leisure;
leisure and aging)
C. Leisure, Health and Physical Activity
D. Leisure and Tourism
E. Leisure and Sport
F. Community Development (e.g., municipal recreation, community resources;
building community)
G. Cross-Cultural Studies and Diversity (e.g., leisure of ethnic and racially diverse,
immigration, race/racism, gender/sexism, ability/disability)
H. Outdoor and Adventure Recreation
I. Management and Administration of Leisure Programs and Services
J. Methodology and Research Design
K. Whose Word is “Leisure”: “Scholar’ or “Person”
L. Alternative Leisure
M. Other (topics the authors feel do not fit any of the above categories)

Please check www.cclr2014.ca for registration and accommodation details as it becomes available. The website is scheduled to go live by June 30, 2013.