Mathematical identity in women: The concept, its components and relationship to educative ability, achievement and family support

International Journal of Lifelong Education

Volumn 28, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 383-406

  Axelsson, Gun B M ^a  

^a STOCKHOLM UNIVERSITY   (Sweden)

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EID: 67651246920     PISSN: 02601370     EISSN: 1464519X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02601370902799218     Document Type: Article

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