Pubertal timing, depression, and externalizing problems: A framework, review, and examination of gender differences

Journal of Research on Adolescence

Volumn 21, Issue 3, 2011, Pages 717-746

  Negriff, Sonya ^a   Susman, Elizabeth J ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA   (United States)

^b PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 80051593762     PISSN: 10508392     EISSN: 15327795     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1532-7795.2010.00708.x     Document Type: Review

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