The dynamics of self-esteem: A growth-curve analysis

Journal of Youth and Adolescence

Volumn 31, Issue 2, 2002, Pages 101-113

  Baldwin, Scott A ^a   Hoffmann, John P ^b  

^a University of Memphis   (United States)

^b BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Adolescent; Growth curves; Self esteem

Indexed keywords

EID: 0036106262     PISSN: 00472891     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1014065825598     Document Type: Article

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