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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

How Classroom Environment Influences Academic Enjoyment in Mathematics Among Chinese Middle School Students: Moderated Mediation Effect of Academic Self-Concept and Academic Achievement

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Pages 2035-2048 | Received 22 Apr 2022, Accepted 26 Jul 2022, Published online: 06 Aug 2022

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