Abstract
Over the past six years, I have studied how people engage in Serious Leisure pursuits, such as hobbies, volunteering, and amateurism. I researched various hobbies, including bonsai growing, knitting, birdwatching, and pottery. Among all the benefits of Serious Leisure, experiencing a sense of belonging is one of the primary purposes. Serious Leisure often brings people together and creates a strong sense of belonging to form communities of interest, crucial in enhancing our overall wellbeing. Belongingness is one of the building blocks that shape our identity and improve our eudaimonic wellbeing - to find pleasure, passion, and purpose in life. This sense plays an essential role in almost all hobbies and voluntary activities. Even in solitary or solo hobbies, when you can perform the activity alone, there is always a social element manifesting in forming clubs, societies, and associations, where people join and share their interests, experiences and achievements.
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 18 Nov 2023 |
| Event | TedX Wagga Wagga - Riverina Playhouse, Wagga Wagga , Australia Duration: 18 Nov 2023 → 18 Nov 2023 https://tedxwaggawagga.com/ https://www.ted.com/tedx/events/53737 |
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| Other | TedX Wagga Wagga |
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| Abbreviated title | A dance of ideas |
| Country/Territory | Australia |
| City | Wagga Wagga |
| Period | 18/11/23 → 18/11/23 |
| Other | In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized (subject to certain rules and regulations). |
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