Abstract:The present study sought to contribute to self-determination theory by examining the nature of adolescents’ academic motivation profiles defined while considering its global and specific nature. The construct validity of these profiles was examined by considering their replicability across samples of upper elementary (
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= 467) school students, as well as their associations with predictors (perceived parental need nurturing behaviors) and o… Show more
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