Editing Hobby (section)

== Psychological role ==
During the 20th century, there was extensive research into the important role that [[play (activity)|play]] has in human development. While most evident in childhood, play continues throughout life for many adults in the form of games, hobbies, and sport.<ref>Carlisle R P Ed, ''Encyclopedia of Play in Today's Society Vol 1'', SAGE Publications, 2009 page x</ref> Moreover, studies of [[aging and society#Successful ageing|aging and society]] support the value of hobbies in healthy aging.<ref>{{Citation|url=https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/debunking-myths-the-mind/201706/how-hobbies-impact-your-head-and-your-heart|title=How Hobbies Impact Your Head and Your Heart|last=Pillay|first=Srini|date=June 20, 2017|newspaper=Psychology Today|language=en}}</ref>