The Development of Social–Emotional Competence in Preschool-Aged Children: An Introduction to the Fun FRIENDS Program

Australian Journal of Guidance and Counselling

Volumn 17, Issue 1, 2007, Pages 81-90

  Pahl, Kristine M ^a   Barrett, Paula M ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF QUEENSLAND   (Australia)

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EID: 85015506025     PISSN: 10372911     EISSN: 18392520     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1375/ajgc.17.1.81     Document Type: Article

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