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Pathways of influence: Chinese parents' expectations, parenting styles, and child social competence

Lixin RenDepartment of Psychology, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, 238 Burnett Hall, Lincoln, NE68588-0308, USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Carolyn Pope EdwardsDepartment of Psychology, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, 238 Burnett Hall, Lincoln, NE68588-0308, USA;Department of Child, Youth, and Family Studies, University of Nebraska–Lincoln, Lincoln, NE68588-0308, USA
Pages 614-630 | Received 26 May 2014, Accepted 11 Jul 2014, Published online: 01 Sep 2014

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