Working with dyadic data in studies of emerging adulthood: Specific recommendations, general advice, and practical tips

Romantic Relationships in Emerging Adulthood

Volumn , Issue , 2010, Pages 67-98

  Ackerman, Robert A ^a   Donnellan, M Brent ^a   Kashy, Deborah A ^a  

^a MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 84927064094     PISSN: None     EISSN: None     Source Type: Book    
DOI: 10.1017/CBO9780511761935.006     Document Type: Chapter

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