Trends in K‐12 science education research on students' interest, motivation and attitude towards science and technology: A systematic, reproductive and comparative review of 12 more years (2013–2024)

Key Points

• The research aims to review developments in students' interest, motivation, and attitude towards science and technology in K-12 education from 2013 to 2024.
• Conducted a systematic review of 170 peer-reviewed articles indexed in ERIC
• Analyzed methodological rigor, theoretical constructs, and geographical representation
• Applied the same methodology as a previous review to ensure comparability
• Evaluated correlational and causal relationships predicting interest, motivation, and attitude
• Identified an increase in methodological rigor and diversification of theoretical frameworks
• Highlighted the rise in structural equation modeling in research
• Recognized the growing role of informal learning settings in science education
• Noted persisting challenges such as conceptual fragmentation and lack of consensus on effective interventions