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Positive Risk-Taking and Creativity in Grade 6 Children: The Moderating Role of Psychological Safety

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|Sep 2025

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Language: English
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Submitted on: Sep 9, 2024
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Accepted on: Jul 7, 2025
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Published on: Sep 30, 2025
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