Self-esteem and ability grouping: A Hong Kong investigation of the big fish little pond effect

International Journal of Phytoremediation

Volumn 21, Issue 1, 2001, Pages 79-87

  Wong, Martha Suk Wai ^a   Watkins, David ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

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EID: 85064790675     PISSN: 15226514     EISSN: 15497879     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/01443410123082     Document Type: Article

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