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EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY & COUNSELLING

Examining the effects of academic motivation and online learning on Malaysian tertiary students’ psychological well-being and perceived learning performance

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Article: 2186025 | Received 28 Dec 2022, Accepted 24 Feb 2023, Published online: 06 Mar 2023

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