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The societal push for novelty: how embracing neophilism benefits us

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dc.contributor.authorKlumpenhower, Rebecca, author
dc.date.accessioned2024-12-13T19:02:44Z
dc.date.available2024-12-13T19:02:44Z
dc.date.issued2024
dc.descriptionColorado State University - University Honors Program.
dc.description.abstractThis literature review examines the intersection of social influence, novelty-seeking, and well-being, emphasizing neophilism as a strategy for balanced engagement with new experiences. Elements of society such as American culture, media, and literature frequently encourage novelty and sensation seeking behaviors, which are often framed negatively. This paper argues that societal influences can lead to both risks and benefits, highlighting the role of intentional decision-making in finding positive outcomes. Foundational theories, including Self-Determination Theory, Social Learning Theory and research by Marvin Zuckerman and Carol Ryff, are used to understand the psychological and social dimensions of novelty seeking. The review also explores the impact of novelty on cognitive, social and physical health and its subsequent effects on creating psychological and eudaimonic well-being. The paper introduces potential action steps, particularly for individuals with sensation-seeking tendencies, encouraging them to choose activities that can facilitate personal growth and resilience. This paper advocates for a mindful approach to curiosity, enabling individuals to navigate societal pressures while maximizing their well-being. Recommendations for future research include exploring the effects of novelty across the lifespan and within non-Western, collectivistic cultures, to see how novelty-seeking can support flourishing in broader cultural contexts.
dc.format.mediumborn digital
dc.format.mediumStudent works
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10217/239688
dc.languageEnglish
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisherColorado State University. Libraries
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dc.subjectneophilism
dc.subjectsocial influence
dc.subjectnovelty
dc.subjectsensation-seeking
dc.subjectwell-being
dc.titleThe societal push for novelty: how embracing neophilism benefits us
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thesis.degree.disciplineHonors
thesis.degree.grantorColorado State University
thesis.degree.levelUndergraduate
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