Computer-related control beliefs and motivation: A panel study

Journal of Research on Technology in Education

Volumn 35, Issue 4, 2003, Pages 473-487

  Sølvberg, Astrid M ^a  

^a NORWEGIAN UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY   (Norway)

Author keywords

Attitudes; Development; Experience; Gender; Motivation; O:omputer

Indexed keywords

EID: 85007843787     PISSN: 15391523     EISSN: 19450818     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15391523.2003.10782397     Document Type: Article

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