Disclosing your personal hobbies could increase your chances of getting hired—at least for certain hobbies.

This study examines how professionals’ public disclosure of leisure activities influences consumer choices. The findings suggest that publicly sharing leisure activities associated with eudaimonic well-being (e.g., hiking, cooking) enhances consumers' perception of the professionals’ competence, thereby increasing their willingness to choose, hire, or support these professionals. However, this effect is moderated by other indicators of competence (e.g., awards) and the extent to which consumers are productivity-oriented. The study tests these hypotheses through online and laboratory experiments, exploring the underlying mechanisms and boundary conditions. Powered by Firstory Hosting