Pubertal timing and depressive symptoms in early adolescents: The roles of romantic competence and romantic experiences

Journal of Youth and Adolescence

Volumn 37, Issue 8, 2008, Pages 953-966

  Stroud, Catherine B ^a   Davila, Joanne ^a  

^a STONY BROOK UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Adolescence; Depressive symptoms; Pubertal timing; Romantic relationships

Indexed keywords

EID: 46749101640     PISSN: 00472891     EISSN: 15736601     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10964-008-9292-9     Document Type: Article

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