Boys' lack of interest in fine arts in a coeducational setting: A review of sex-related cognitive traits studies

International Journal of Art and Design Education

Volumn 28, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 25-36

  Savoie, Alain ^a,b  

^a UNIVERSITÉ DE SHERBROOKE   (Canada)

^b NONE   (Canada)

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EID: 63349108434     PISSN: 14768062     EISSN: 14768070     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1476-8070.2009.01590.x     Document Type: Review

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