Self-regulation and self-worth of black children reared in economically stressed, rural, single mother-headed families: The contribution of risk and protective factors

Journal of Family Issues

Volumn 20, Issue 4, 1999, Pages 458-484

  Murry, Velma McBride ^a   Brody, Gene H ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA   (United States)

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EID: 0033242504     PISSN: 0192513X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/019251399020004003     Document Type: Article

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