In the 16th century, the term "hobby" had the meaning of "small horse and pony". The term "hobby horse" was documented in a 1557 payment … See more

Hobbies are a diverse set of activities and it is difficult to categorize them in a logical manner. The following categorization of hobbies was developed by Stebbins.
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There have been many instances where hobbyists and amateurs have achieved significant discoveries and developments. These are a small sample.
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Prior to the mid-19th century, hobbies were generally considered as an obsession, childish or trivial, with negative connotations. … See more

Hobbyists are a part of a wider group of people engaged in leisure pursuits where the boundaries of each group overlap to some extent. The … See more

During the 20th century there was extensive research into the important role that play has in human development. While most evident in … See more

• Avocation
• Entertainment
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