Emotional Social Networks and Interpersonal Communication of Emerging Adults

This study examines the emotional social networks and interpersonal communication of emerging adults, focussing on both general patterns and individual differences, with data collected via questionnaire. Thirty-seven questionnaires were completed by students at Durham University aimed at eliciting d...

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Main Author: TOMLIN, PETER,ROBERT (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
Published: 2011
In:Year: 2011
Online Access: Volltext (kostenfrei)
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