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What affects children’s motivation to work hard?

What affects children’s motivation to work hard?

Update: 2025-09-09
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Children are less motivated when they think they have to work harder than their peers, say Bethany Lassetter and Andrei Cimpian. Read the article on BOLD.

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What affects children’s motivation to work hard?

What affects children’s motivation to work hard?

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