A comparative analysis of empathy in childhood and adolescence: Gender differences and associated socio-emotional variables

International Journal of Psychology and Psychological Therapy

Volumn 9, Issue 2, 2009, Pages 217-235

  Garaigordobil, Maite ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF THE BASQUE COUNTRY UPV EHU   (Spain)

Author keywords

Childhood adolescence; Empathy; Gender; Socio emotional development

Indexed keywords

EID: 69949122154     PISSN: 15777057     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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