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Learning methods are often viewed as one of the factors influencing students’ level of academic interest, particularly at the junior high school level, where students are in the early stages of adolescence. In classroom practice, teaching patterns that tend to be one-sided and repetitive can reduce student engagement, thereby hindering the achievement of learning objectives. This study aims to examine the relationship between learning methods and students’ academic interest in junior high school based on previous research findings. The method used is a Systematic Literature Review (SLR) with a descriptive qualitative approach. Data were obtained through a search of scientific articles on Google Scholar, ResearchGate, and Sinta-accredited journals from 2015 to 2025. Analysis was conducted through the stages of selection, grouping, and synthesis using a descriptive qualitative approach. The results of the study indicate that learning methods are related to learning interest, particularly when applied in a varied, participatory, and student-centered manner. However, this influence is not absolute, as it is influenced by the learning context and student characteristics. Conventional methods tend to reduce learning interest, whereas more innovative approaches can increase student engagement. These findings underscore the need for teachers and school administrators to adapt learning methods in a way that is appropriate, contextual, and tailored to students’ needs in order to improve the quality of learning in junior high schools.