Explaining sex differences in interaction goals in support situations: Some mediating effects of expressivity and instrumentality

International Journal of Phytoremediation

Volumn 21, Issue 1, 2002, Pages 43-55

  Burleson, Brant R ^a   Gilstrap, Cristina M ^a  

^a PURDUE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 85064785643     PISSN: 15226514     EISSN: 15497879     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/08934210209367751     Document Type: Article

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