Comparing the effects of victimization, witnessed violence, hearing about violence, and violent behavior on young adults

Journal of Applied Social Science

Volumn 4, Issue 1, 2010, Pages 79-96

  Shields, Nancy ^a   Fieseler, Carlie ^a   Gross, Cassie ^a   Hilburg, Meredith ^a   Koechig, Nick ^a   Lynn, Randy ^a   Williams, Brandi ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI ST LOUIS   (United States)

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EID: 78149369690     PISSN: 19367244     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/193672441000400107     Document Type: Article

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