Self-discrepancy and depressive experiences among Chinese early adolescents: Significance of identity and the undesired self

International Journal of Psychology

Volumn 32, Issue 5, 1997, Pages 347-359

  Cheung, Siu Kau ^a  

^a CITY UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

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EID: 0041106944     PISSN: 00207594     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/002075997400700     Document Type: Article

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