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Research on Family Relationships, Attachment, and Behaviors

The Role of Parenting in Relational Aggression and Prosocial Behavior among Emerging Adults

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Pages 185-202 | Received 16 Dec 2013, Accepted 24 Jul 2014, Published online: 26 Feb 2015

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