The impact of violence on urban adolescents: Longitudinal effects of perceived school connection and family support

Journal of Adolescent Research

Volumn 20, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 167-192

  Ozer, Emily J ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA   (United States)

Author keywords

Adolescent; Depression; Protective factors; PTSD; Violence

Indexed keywords

EID: 14544277557     PISSN: 07435584     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/0743558404273072     Document Type: Article

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