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Drawing on multimedia learning theory and interest development theory, this study proposed and tested a perception\u2013process\u2013outcome model in which learning experience is associated with behavioural intention through engagement and perceived comprehension. A quasi-experimental study was conducted with 452 primary school students from Grades 1\u20136. Students were assigned to either an animation-based learning group (\n                    <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u202f=\u202f226) or a conventional instruction group (\n                    <jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u202f=\u202f226). Structural equation modelling and Bootstrap mediation analysis were used to examine the underlying psychological mechanisms. Compared with conventional instruction, animation-based learning produced significantly greater improvements in interest, perceived comprehension, and behavioural intention (all\n                    <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u202f&amp;lt;\u202f0.001). Learning experience was positively associated with engagement (\n                    <jats:italic>\u03b2<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u202f=\u202f0.508) and perceived comprehension (\n                    <jats:italic>\u03b2<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u202f=\u202f0.578), while engagement (\u03b2\u202f=\u202f0.549) and perceived comprehension (\n                    <jats:italic>\u03b2<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u202f=\u202f0.507) were both positively associated with behavioural intention. Significant indirect effects were observed through engagement (\n                    <jats:italic>\u03b2<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u202f=\u202f0.279) and perceived comprehension (\n                    <jats:italic>\u03b2<\/jats:italic>\n                    \u202f=\u202f0.293). The findings suggest that animation-based learning may support behavioural intention through complementary affective and cognitive pathways. 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