Mathematics self-efficacy, ethnic identity, gender, and career interests related to mathematics and science

Journal of Educational Research

Volumn 92, Issue 4, 1999, Pages 231-235

  O'brien, Virginia ^a   Kopala, Mary ^a   Martinez Pons, Manuel ^b  

^a CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK   (United States)

^b CITY UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK   (United States)

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EID: 0000577153     PISSN: 00220671     EISSN: 19400675     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00220679909597600     Document Type: Article

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