Second language orientation and self-determination theory: A structural analysis of the factors affecting second language achievement

Journal of Language and Social Psychology

Volumn 27, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 5-27

  Pae, Tae Il ^a  

^a Yeungnam University   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Chi square invariance test; Orientation; Second language achievement; Second language motivation; Self determination theory; Structural equation modeling

Indexed keywords

EID: 38849116461     PISSN: 0261927X     EISSN: 15526526     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0261927X07309509     Document Type: Article

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