New perspectives on repetitive behaviour

Dados Bibliográficos

ID21532913
AutoresFaith Jeremiah (0000-0001-8383-8893, Lincoln University, autor correspondente), Russell Butson (0000-0003-4039-4035, University of Otago), Adekunle Oke (0000-0002-5388-6170, Leeds Beckett University)
Ano2025
Volume89
Fascículo2
Páginas61-61
Data de publicação2025-04-01
Peer ReviewedSim
Open AccessSim
TipoARTICLE
PeriódicoPsychological Research (JOURNAL)
Identificadores do periódicoISSN: 0340-0727 • E-ISSN: 1430-2772
EditoraSpringer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1007/s00426-025-02092-6
PMID40048024
OpenAlexW4408200999
IdiomaEN
Citações recebidas1
Referências citadas56

Human existence is shaped by interconnected patterns and repetitions that unfold in rhythmic cycles, from biological functions to socially constructed behaviors. While innate (physiological) and natural (environmental) cycles remain fixed, self-constructed cycles, such as routines and habits, are more dynamic, shaped by human agency. These repetitive behaviors often enhance efficiency, goal achievement, well-being, and stress reduction. However, over-reliance on them can lead to rigidity, inhibiting innovation, serendipity, and adaptability. In an era of rapid technological change, the highly routinized lifestyle of the industrial age may no longer be optimal. Drawing insights from a systems-thinking perspective, we reconceptualize routines and habits as dynamic constructs that offer both stability and adaptability in shaping human behavior. This paper contributes to the academic discourse on temporal structures and innovation by critically examining how routines function as both enablers and constraints in a rapidly evolving world, offering practical insights into fostering greater flexibility in behavioral and adaptive patterns

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