Self-concepts, usefulness and behavioural intentions in the social context of schooling

Educational Psychology

Volumn 21, Issue 1, 2001, Pages 67-78

  Bornholt, L J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY   (Australia)

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EID: 84889343153     PISSN: 01443410     EISSN: 14695820     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/01443410020019849     Document Type: Article

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