ABSTRACT

It is hypothesised that various factors may explain variation in the valenced (pleasure-displeasure) response to moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA), however the empirical evidence for these factors has not been reviewed. This narrative review summarises empirical evidence relating to cognitive and contextual mechanisms that may explain inter- and intra-individual variation in the valenced response to MVPA. The mechanisms included in this review include (i) cognitive factors: motivation, autonomy, competence, task self-efficacy, attentional focus and relatedness, (ii) the social context, and (iii) the physical environment. The electronic databases Medline, PsychINFO and SPORTDiscus were searched to identify relevant articles. Different factors may explain inter- and intra-individual variations in the valenced response to MVPA. Factors that consistently explain inter-individual variations in the valenced response to MVPA include self-determined motivation, physical activity competence and task self-efficacy. Considering intra-individual variations, people may have a more pleasurable experience during MVPA when they have more dissociative thoughts, and when they participate in the MVPA outdoors. Implications of these findings are discussed and future research directions are suggested.

摘要

假设各种因素可以解释对中度至剧烈运动 (MVPA) 的效价（愉悦-不愉悦）反应的变化，但尚未审查这些因素的经验证据。这篇叙述性评论总结了与认知和背景机制相关的经验证据，这些证据可能解释了对 MVPA 的效价反应的个体间和个体内差异。本综述中包含的机制包括 (i) 认知因素：动机、自主性、能力、任务自我效能、注意力集中和相关性，(ii) 社会背景，以及 (iii) 物理环境。电子数据库 Medline、PsychINFO 和 SPORTDiscus 被搜索以识别相关文章。不同的因素可以解释对 MVPA 的价态反应的个体间和个体内差异。一致解释对 MVPA 效价反应的个体间差异的因素包括自我决定的动机、身体活动能力和任务自我效能。考虑到个体差异，当人们有更多的分离性想法时，当他们在户外参与 MVPA 时，他们可能会在 MVPA 期间获得更愉快的体验。讨论了这些发现的意义，并提出了未来的研究方向。