Proneness to, perceptions of, and responses to teasing: The influence of both intrapersonal and interpersonal factors

European Journal of Personality

Volumn 18, Issue 4, 2004, Pages 331-349

  Kowalski, Robin M ^a  

^a CLEMSON UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 10244243803     PISSN: 08902070     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/per.522     Document Type: Review

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