The Sexual Socialization of Young Children: Setting the Agenda for Research

Advances in Group Processes

Volumn 24, Issue , 2007, Pages 231-259

  Martin, Karin A ^a   Luke, Katherine P ^a   Verduzco Baker, Lynn ^a  

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EID: 34250013712     PISSN: 08826145     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book Series    
DOI: 10.1016/S0882-6145(07)24009-3     Document Type: Review

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