Parental psychological control: A look at the implications in life contexts

Journal title MALTRATTAMENTO E ABUSO ALL’INFANZIA
Author/s Maria Cristina Gugliandolo, Francesca Liga
Publishing Year 2024 Issue 2024/3
Language Italian Pages 6 P. 7-12 File size 150 KB
DOI 10.3280/MAL2024-003001
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Maria Cristina Gugliandolo, Francesca Liga, Parental psychological control: A look at the implications in life contexts in "MALTRATTAMENTO E ABUSO ALL’INFANZIA" 3/2024, pp 7-12, DOI: 10.3280/MAL2024-003001