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Vulnerable Children and Youth Studies
An International Interdisciplinary Journal for Research, Policy and Care
Volume 5, 2010 - Issue 3
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Original Articles

Separation-individuation and identity development in at-risk youth

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Pages 274-283 | Received 03 Aug 2009, Accepted 08 Jul 2010, Published online: 27 Sep 2010

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