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Effects of Emotional Abuse on Children

Childhood Emotional Abuse and Risk for Hopelessness and Depressive Symptoms During Adolescence

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Pages 281-298 | Received 20 Aug 2007, Accepted 06 Jun 2008, Published online: 11 Oct 2008

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