Predicting adjustment during the transition to college: Alexithymia, perceived stress, and psychological symptoms

Journal of College Student Development

Volumn 45, Issue 6, 2004, Pages 593-611

  Kerr, Sandra ^a   Johnson, Vanessa K ^a   Gans, Susan E ^a   Krumrine, Jodi ^b  

^a WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF MEDICINE   (United States)

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EID: 12844266274     PISSN: 08975264     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1353/csd.2004.0068     Document Type: Article

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