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Summary

Discovering your passion may be less about finding a fixed interest and more about developing one. A fixed mindset can hinder exploration and lead to discouragement when challenges arise, impacting motivation.

Keywords:

implicit self-theories interest motivation open data open materials passion preregistered social cognition

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Psychology
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Educational Psychology

Background:

The common advice to "find your passion" implies interests are pre-existing.
This perspective may carry significant, yet often overlooked, motivational consequences.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the impact of implicit theories of interest (fixed vs. growth) on motivation.
To examine how these theories influence the development and maintenance of personal interests.

Main Methods:

Five studies were conducted, assessing and experimentally inducing fixed and growth theories of interest.
Participants' responses to new interests and challenges were measured.

Main Results:

A fixed theory of interest was associated with reduced exploration of new areas.
Individuals with a fixed theory expected limitless motivation, overlooking potential difficulties.
Interest significantly declined when faced with challenges for those with a fixed theory compared to a growth theory.

Conclusions:

The "find your passion" advice, rooted in a fixed theory, may inadvertently limit interest development.
A growth theory of interest is more conducive to sustained engagement and overcoming challenges.
Encouraging a growth mindset towards interests can foster resilience and broader exploration.