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Download full textPatrick, Helen; Townsend, Michael A. R. – 1995
Children's intrinsic motivation for school work has been recognized as an important contributor and predictor of school achievement. It is characterized by enjoyment and valuing of learning for the inherent pleasure its accomplishment brings. Important features include curiosity, persistence, autonomy, a mastery orientation, and a preference for…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Foreign Countries, Interpersonal Competence, Performance
