Exploring the effects of a youth enrichment program on academic motivation and engagement

Social Psychology of Education

Volumn 8, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 179-206

  Martin, Andrew J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF WESTERN SYDNEY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Intervention; Student engagement; Student motivation; Youth programs

Indexed keywords

EID: 20644459246     PISSN: 13812890     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s11218-004-6487-0     Document Type: Article

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