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Research Article

Social dominance orientation hinders pre-service teachers’ inclusive teaching intentions: the chain-mediating effect of intergroup anxiety and inclusive attitudes

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Received 09 Nov 2023, Accepted 03 May 2024, Published online: 17 May 2024

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