Group norms, intra-group position and children's aggressive intentions

European Journal of Developmental Psychology

Volumn 7, Issue 6, 2010, Pages 696-716

  Duffy, Amanda L ^a   Nesdale, Drew ^a  

^a GRIFFITH UNIVERSITY   (Australia)

Author keywords

Aggression; Group norms; Intra group position; Social identity

Indexed keywords

EID: 78249262141     PISSN: 17405629     EISSN: 17405610     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/17405620903132504     Document Type: Article

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