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Original Articles

The influence of dating anxiety on normative experiences of dating, sexual interactions, and alcohol consumption among Canadian middle adolescents

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Pages 222-236 | Received 20 Jan 2012, Accepted 18 Jun 2012, Published online: 12 Jul 2012

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