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Special Section on The scientific legacy of Carolyn Ingrid Saarni

The socialization of emotion by parents: Following Saarni’s legacy

Pages 694-710 | Received 02 Aug 2017, Accepted 22 May 2018, Published online: 05 Jun 2018

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