Rresearch methods used in the studies of leisure and recreation can be classified into four types: (1) survey research (2) experimental research (3) observation research and (4) secondary research. Obviously, no one research method is best for all situations. Not only do methodological issues have been indentified as problems, but theoretical base is also an important concern of leisure research in this article. The improvement of leisure and recreation discipline is partially dependent on applying the triangulation process.