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Bullying and Peer Victimization

Social Connectedness and Impulsivity as Predictors of Cyberbullying Behaviors in Early Adolescence

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Pages 726-744 | Received 10 Jun 2022, Accepted 18 Dec 2022, Published online: 04 Jan 2023

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