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Chronobiology International
The Journal of Biological and Medical Rhythm Research
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Sex Difference in Sleep‐Time Preference and Sleep Need: A Cross‐Sectional Survey among Italian Pre‐Adolescents, Adolescents, and Adults

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Pages 745-759 | Received 14 Jan 2008, Accepted 30 May 2008, Published online: 07 Jul 2009

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