Gender differences in motivational style: A comparison of measures and curriculum area

European Education

Volumn 32, Issue 4, 2000, Pages 79-98

  Rogers, C G ^a   Galloway, D ^a   Armstrong, D ^a   Leo, E ^a  

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EID: 33750125694     PISSN: 10564934     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2753/EUE1056-4934320479     Document Type: Article

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