A closer look at self-esteem, perceived social support, and coping strategy: A prospective study of depressive symptomatology across the transition to college

Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology

Volumn 33, Issue 6, 2014, Pages 560-585

  Lee, Catherine ^a   Dickson, Daniel A ^a   Conley, Colleen S ^a   Holmbeck, Grayson N ^a  

^a LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO   (United States)

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EID: 84903587342     PISSN: 07367236     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1521/jscp.2014.33.6.560     Document Type: Article

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