An exploration of meanings: Tendencies towards developmental risk and resilience in a group of South African ex-street children

School Psychology International

Volumn 18, Issue 2, 1997, Pages 137-154

  Donald, David ^a   Wallis, Jennifer ^a   Cockburn, Annette ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN   (South Africa)

^b Homestead Projects for St Children   (South Africa)

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EID: 0031536605     PISSN: 01430343     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0143034397182003     Document Type: Article

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