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Problematic Behaviors, Traumatic History, and Psychological Characteristics of Incarcerated Men

The Relationship Between Aggression and Self-Esteem Among Prison Inmates

Pages 989-1005 | Received 07 Sep 2016, Accepted 11 May 2017, Published online: 28 Jun 2017

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