Whereas most researchers have focus

Whereas most researchers have focused on either momentary or longer-term interests, this study includes both by assessing the everyday experience of Besides leisure activities, socializing is mentioned as an important source of interest in adolescence, as it triggers feelings of intense engagement and belonging . Also, consumptive and interactive media such as TV, video games, computers, and smartphones play an increasingly large part in the daily lives of the current “Internet generation”. Maintenance interests are (an often necessary) part of life but might still prompt interest . Finally, although scholars report a general lack of interest in productive activities such as school , this may vary per school subject