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The role of theory in developing effective interventions: Implications from Project SAFER

M. Fishbein Annenberg Public Policy Center, University of Pennsylvania, USA
,
I. von Haeften Annenberg Public Policy Center, University of Pennsylvania, USA
&
J. Appleyard Annenberg Public Policy Center, University of Pennsylvania, USA
Pages 223-238 | Published online: 19 Aug 2010

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