Dynamics of peer victimization in early adolescence: Results from a four-year longitudinal study

Journal of Applied School Psychology

Volumn 19, Issue 2, 2003, Pages 25-43

  Paul, Jennifer J ^a   Cillessen, Antonius H N ^a  

^a University of Connectictu   (United States)

Author keywords

Adjustment; Gender differences; Risk factors; Stability; Victimization

Indexed keywords

EID: 84981162932     PISSN: 15377903     EISSN: 15377911     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1300/J008v19n02_03     Document Type: Article

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