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What do Parents Look for in an Overseas Youth Summer Camp? Perspectives of Chinese Parents

家长对海外青少年夏令营有何期许?基于中国家长的视角

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Pages 96-117 | Received 02 Mar 2017, Accepted 10 Oct 2017, Published online: 07 Dec 2017

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