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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

The Relationship Between Overparenting and Social Avoidance Among Emerging Adults: Mediating Role of Peer Attachment and Gender Differences

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Pages 1499-1514 | Received 30 Nov 2023, Accepted 28 Mar 2024, Published online: 05 Apr 2024

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