They tend to be sincere , enthusiastic and feel the activity is important in their lives .
' More serious ' participants feel a sense of accomplishment , increased self - image and gratification with their participation in the activity ( Stebbins , 1982 ) .
participants tend to be sincere , enthusiastic and feel the activity is important in participants ' lives .
' More serious ' participants feel a sense of accomplishment , increased self - image and gratification with their participation in the activity ( Stebbins , 1982 ) .