Gender differences in psychological factors shaping smoking decisions of Chilean adolescents

Gender differences in psychological factors shaping smoking decisions of Chilean adolescents
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DOI:
10.1177/1359105316634451
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发表时间:
2017-11-01
影响因子:
3.2
通讯作者:
Andrade, Fernando
Andrade, Fernando
中科院分区:
心理学3区
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作者:
Elmore, Kristen;Delva, Jorge;Andrade, Fernando

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