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Parental Attachment, Self-Esteem, Social Problem-Solving, Intimate Partner Violence Victimization in Emerging Adulthood

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Pages 451-471 | Received 24 Sep 2022, Accepted 25 Jul 2023, Published online: 07 Aug 2023

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