Exploring the psychology of interest
By: by Paul J. Silvia.
Series: The psychology of human motivation
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Published: 2006
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 263
ISBN-13: 9780195158557
Subjects: Interest (Psychology)
Description: "Exploring the Psychology of Interest presents an integrated picture of how interest has been studied in all the wide-ranging areas of psychology. Using modern theories of cognition and emotion as an integrative framework, Paul Silvia examines the nature of interest, what makes things interesting, the role of interest in personality, and the development of people's idiosyncratic interests, hobbies, and avocations. His examination reveals deep similarities between seemingly different fields of psychology and illustrates the profound importance of interest, curiosity, and intrinsic motivation for understanding why people do what they do. The most comprehensive work of its kind, Exploring the Psychology of Interest will be a valuable resource for student and professional researchers in cognitive, social, and developmental psychology."--Jacket.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Table of contents: title: Interest and emotion; title: Interest as an emotion; title: What is interesting?; title: Interest and learning; title: Interest, personality, and individual-differences; title: Interests and motivational development; title: How do interests develop? : bridging emotion and personality; title: Interests and vocations; title: Comparing models of interest; title: Conclusion : looking back, looking ahead.