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Mental health and psychological adjustment in adults who were adopted during their childhood

A systematic review

Bibliographic Data

ID14646133
AuthorsSandra Melero (0000-0003-3603-0263), Yolanda Sánchez-Sandoval (0000-0001-8341-7386)
Year2017
Volume77
Pages188-196
Publication date2017-06-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueChildren and Youth Services Review (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0190-7409 • E-ISSN: 1873-7765
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.childyouth.2017.05.006
LanguageEN
Citations received29
References cited46
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Unique citing works29
Citations per year4,14
Citation span2019 - 2026 (8)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 29
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