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Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies
An International Interdisciplinary Journal for Research, Policy and Care
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The influence of parental monitoring and communication on adolescents sexual behavior and intentions

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Pages 37-47 | Received 07 Mar 2008, Published online: 26 Mar 2009

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