The Effects of Variety and Novelty on Physical Activity and Healthy Nutritional Behaviors

Sylvester, Benjamin D.; Jackson, Ben; Beauchamp, Mark R.

doi:10.1016/bs.adms.2017.11.001

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“…Future research should also explore whether people are able to readily distinguish between novelty and variety, and view them as distinct constructs. Although the literature establishes conceptual differences between novelty and variety (e.g., Sylvester et al, 2018), there is likely to be some overlap in the items used to measure novelty frustration and measures of variety.…”

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“…Novelty is conceptually distinct from, but related to, variety. If something is novel, it is also likely to vary with respect to previous experiences, but an experience can vary from previous experience without being necessarily be novel, such as going to the gym and alternating the use of different machines and exercises that are familiar (Sylvester, Jackson, & Beauchamp, 2018). González-Cutre et al (2016) conducted an in-depth literature review to justify why the need for novelty should be included into the set of basic psychological needs within BPNT.…”

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Testing the need for novelty as a candidate need in basic psychological needs theory

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The purpose of this research was to test novelty as a candidate basic psychological need according to the inclusion criteria established within basic psychological needs theory (BPNT). Two cross-sectional studies with 303 (Mage = 33.50, SD = 12.95; 58.41% female) and 598 (Mage = 35.47, SD = 11.89; 54.18% female) Spanish adults were conducted in physical exercise and general life contexts with the following aims: (1) to analyze relations between novelty satisfaction/frustration and well-being outcomes; (2) to examine the mediating role of motivation (autonomous, controlled, and amotivation) in these relations; and (3) to study whether these associations held regardless of the importance participants attached to the need for novelty, and their level of openness to new experiences. In Study 1, satisfaction of the need for novelty positively and directly predicted autonomous motivation and vitality in physical exercise, beyond the three existing basic needs. It also indirectly predicted enjoyment and vitality through autonomous motivation. There was little evidence that importance ratings for need for novelty moderated these relations. In Study 2, novelty satisfaction positively predicted, and novelty frustration negatively predicted, vitality, life satisfaction, and meaning in life. Openness to experience strengthened the relations between novelty satisfaction/frustration and outcomes. A similar pattern of effects was found for the three basic psychological needs. Results provide preliminary support of novelty as an additional candidate need in BPNT.

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“…This notion is consistent with Csikszentmihalyi's (2002) suggestion that flow is a 'universal phenomenon' experienced in the same way across a wide range of activities (e.g., reading, surgery, chess). Similarly, Lazarus (1991) suggested that people see the world through their own 'lens' and may appraise a given situation in ways that do not necessarily correspond with the objective nature of the situation, for example, two different people may appraise the same stimulus differently (Sylvester et al, 2018).…”

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“…These findings suggest that it is important to consider such contexts in future attempts to induce flow (e.g., in experiments or interventions). Incorporating novelty and variation into exercise may have psychological benefits, such as increasing interest, engagement, autonomous motivation, and reducing boredom (Sylvester, Jackson & Beauchamp, 2018). Exploratory behaviour is not inherent in typical exercise programs, which are often planned and structured weeks or months in advance.…”

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“…Given that exploration is linked to desirable psychological outcomes such as engagement and wellbeing (Flum & Kaplan, 2006), and appears to be a context for flow occurrence, it seems important to consider the role of exploratory behaviour in exercise programs in future. For example, incorporating novelty, variation, and exploratory behaviour in exercise may lead to flow, and could even support long-term adherence through the psychological benefits discussed above (Sylvester et al, 2018). Moreover, open goals were…”

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Optimal experiences in exercise: A qualitative investigation of flow and clutch states

Swann

Jackman

Schweickle

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Psychology of Sport and Exercise

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Objectives: Understanding how to promote rewarding exercise experiences is important for attempts to help individuals be physically active. This qualitative study aimed to investigate the optimal psychological states experienced during rewarding exercise activities. Specifically, participants were interviewed as soon as possible after recent, rewarding exercise experiences in order to maximise detail and accuracy of recall. Design: Event-focused qualitative study. Method: A sample of 18 individuals (M age = 32.94 years) participated in event-focused, semi-structured interviews soon after a rewarding exercise experience (M = 2 days later). Data were analysed thematically, while strategies were employed to enhance trustworthiness. Results: Participants reported two distinct optimal experiences during rewarding exercise activities, matching descriptions of flow and clutch states. Flow occurred in contexts involving exploration, novelty/variation, and flexible outcomes, while the experience was described as enjoyable at the time, and involved lower perceived effort. Clutch states occurred in contexts involving achievement and pressure. Exercisers perceived clutch states to be enjoyable afterwards but not at the time, and to involve intense effort. Notable differences were apparent in the outcomes of each state in that flow had an energising effect, whereas clutch states were fatiguing. Conclusions: This study presents evidence for flow and clutch states in exercise, supporting emerging research in sport. These findings provide insights into the occurrence, experience, and outcomes of flow and clutch states specifically from the exerciser's perspective. Such insights can inform future research on flow and clutch states in this setting, and may provide strategies for reliably inducing each state during exercise.

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Exercise-related factors that influence post-exercise energy intake: A psychological perspective

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Dimmock

Jackson

et al. 2020

Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport

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The Effects of Variety and Novelty on Physical Activity and Healthy Nutritional Behaviors

Cited by 27 publications

References 82 publications

Testing the need for novelty as a candidate need in basic psychological needs theory

Testing the need for novelty as a candidate need in basic psychological needs theory

Optimal experiences in exercise: A qualitative investigation of flow and clutch states

Exercise-related factors that influence post-exercise energy intake: A psychological perspective

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