Tianzhuo Jiang, Shuwen Li
Secondary school students' use and perceptions of textbooks in mathematics learning: A large-scale investigation in China
Frontiers in psychology
empirical research development individual interests mostly concerned analysis developmental trends groups populations however distinct lack theoretical constructs describe explain interest development perspective growing individual article presents collection theoretical concepts models used describe explore structural dynamic aspects interest development ontogenetic research perspective basic ideas educationalpsychological conceptualization interest outlined thatcontrary many conceptualizations fieldis based dynamic theory personality approach provides opportunity analyze reconstruct manifold interrelations changing structure persons pattern interests developing personal self ontogenesis exemplary selected theoretical models ideas presented including question general stages course interest development childhood early adulthood models describe theoretically reconstruct structural changes individuals pattern personal interests longer period time ideas conceptualize transition situational individual interest theoretical considerations structure function psychological regulationsystem assumed responsible establishing stabilizing motivational preferences although concepts considerations yet integrated coherent ontogenetic theory may serve basis theoretical discussion achieve aim