A cultural interpretation of locus of control, family and school experiences, and school truancy - The case of Hong Kong

International Journal of Adolescence and Youth

Volumn 12, Issue 4, 2005, Pages 325-349

  Kee, Tony Tam Shui ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF HONG KONG   (Hong Kong)

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EID: 31644442827     PISSN: 02673843     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02673843.2005.9747960     Document Type: Article

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