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Original Articles

The Relationship Between Bullying Victimization and School Avoidance: An Examination of Direct Associations, Protective Influences, and Aggravating Factors

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Pages 210-226 | Received 29 Sep 2016, Accepted 08 Feb 2017, Published online: 26 Apr 2017

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