Perceived locus of control and academic performance: Broadening the construct's applicability

Journal of College Student Development

Volumn 49, Issue 5, 2008, Pages 486-496

  Kirkpatrick, Michael A ^a   Stant, Kathryn ^b   Downes, Shonta ^b   Gaither, Leatah ^b  

^a WHEELING JESUIT UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b Wesley College

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EID: 60849105371     PISSN: 08975264     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1353/csd.0.0032     Document Type: Article

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