Single parenthood and social competence in children of color

Families in Society

Volumn 82, Issue 2, 2001, Pages 136-144

  Kesner, John E ^a   McKenry, Patrick C ^b  

^a GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0035286124     PISSN: 10443894     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1606/1044-3894.210     Document Type: Article

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