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Research Article

Growing up, moving out, going on: Im/mobilities and youth transitions in the un/making of friendships

Crecer, mudarse, continuar: (in)movilidades y transiciones juveniles en el deshacer/hacer de amistades

Grandir, quitter le foyer familial, faire son chemin : (im)-mobilités et transitions des jeunes au sein de la (dé)-construction de l’amitié

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Received 15 Sep 2023, Accepted 03 May 2024, Published online: 24 May 2024

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