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  • Cognitive Psychology

Background:

  • Initial interest in a topic can fade or deepen.
  • Discovering a topic's utility value (usefulness) can sustain emerging interest.
  • Instructional materials highlighting utility value may enhance learning and motivation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if emphasizing utility value can foster interest development in individuals with initial interest.
  • To test utility-value manipulations under conditions promoting interest development.

Main Methods:

  • Study 1: Manipulated utility-value information during a learning session.
  • Study 2: Provided utility-value information and manipulated essay writing about its usefulness (present, near future, distant future, or control).

Main Results:

  • Utility-value information triggered interest in Study 1 for initially more interested participants.
  • Reflecting on distant future utility in Study 2 further promoted interest development for high-interest participants.
  • Utility-value writing improved test performance, particularly for less confident individuals.

Conclusions:

  • Emphasizing utility value can catalyze interest development under specific conditions.
  • Connecting learning to long-term goals is crucial for sustained interest.
  • Utility-value interventions can enhance both interest and academic performance.