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Studying Early Adolescents' Academic Motivation, Social-Emotional Functioning, and Engagement in Learning: Variable- and Person-Centered Approaches

Robert W. Roeser School of Education, Stanford University, 485 Lasuen Mall, Stanford, California, 94305-3096
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Karen R. Strobel School of Education, Stanford University, 485 Lasuen Mall, Stanford, California, 94305-3096
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Gisell Quihuis School of Education, Stanford University, 485 Lasuen Mall, Stanford, California, 94305-3096
Pages 345-368 | Published online: 09 Sep 2010

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