Author(s): ELÇI, G., KURAL, S., KESKIN, Y., Institution: FACULTY OF SPORT SCIENCES, Country: TURKEY, Abstract-ID: 2420

Introduction
This study aims to conduct a historical content analysis of keywords in articles published in The Journal of Leisure Science from 1977 to the present. With keyword network analysis and concept modeling, changes at the central level can be noticed.
Methods
In field-specific research, how the main topics and keywords in this field change can be analyzed to raise awareness about the main topics and keywords. Various themes were explored, including identifying research trends in studies by focusing on analyzing and modeling concepts with keyword networks.
Results
It is seen that the basic themes reflected in the titles and keywords of the research emphasize the conditions of leisure, followed by articles focusing on the meaning of leisure, culture/diversity, leisure management, and the protection and development of health published. When the network analysis of keywords is examined, it is seen that leisure studies, which is an interdisciplinary research field, are temporally linked to various subjects and constantly expand its research.
Conclusion
Analysis can also facilitate discussion about theme connections through knowledge mapping. In addition, the research may enable the formation of inferences, limitations and thoughts regarding future research aimed at developing literature knowledge.