Mapping Temporal Dynamics in Social Interactions With Unified Structural Equation Modeling: A Description and Demonstration Revealing Time-Dependent Sex Differences in Play Behavior

Applied Developmental Science

Volumn 17, Issue 3, 2013, Pages 152-168

  Beltz, Adriene M ^a   Beekman, Charles ^a   Molenaar, Peter C M ^a   Buss, Kristin A ^a  

^a PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 84884994093     PISSN: 10888691     EISSN: 1532480X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10888691.2013.805953     Document Type: Article

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