A Longitudinal Perspective on Differentiation of Self, Interpersonal and Psychological Well-Being in Young Adulthood

International Journal of Family Therapy - Tập 31 Số 1 - Trang 3-18 - 2009
Elizabeth A. Skowron1, Krystal L. Stanley1, Michael D. Shapiro1
1Counseling Psychology, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, PA, USA

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