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Can Hovering Hinder Helping? Examining the Joint Effects of Helicopter Parenting and Attachment on Prosocial Behaviors and Empathy in Emerging Adults

Pages 102-115 | Received 23 Aug 2017, Accepted 06 Feb 2018, Published online: 06 Mar 2018

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