Using a multivariate multilevel polytomous item response theory model to study parallel processes of change: The dynamic association between adolescents' social isolation and engagement with delinquent peers in the national youth survey

Multivariate Behavioral Research

Volumn 45, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 508-552

  Hsieh, Chueh An ^a   von Eye, Alexander A ^a   Maier, Kimberly S ^a  

^a MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 77953490392     PISSN: 00273171     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/00273171.2010.483387     Document Type: Article

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