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Parent–child role-confusion

A critical review of an emerging concept

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ID19385992
AuthorsJohn Macfie (0000-0002-1005-1376, University of Tennessee at Knoxville, corresponding author), Jenny Macfie, Laura E Brumariu (0000-0002-3389-4288, Adelphi University), Karlen Lyons‐Ruth (0000-0001-9799-976X, Harvard University)
Year2015
Volume36
Pages34-57
Publication date2015-06-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueDevelopmental Review (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0273-2297 • E-ISSN: 1090-2406
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.dr.2015.01.002
OpenAlexW2045440563
LanguageEN
Citations received26
References cited102

Child development · Developmental psychology · Developmental psychopathology · Psychological resilience · Psychopathology · Spouse · Stressor · Attachment and Relationship Dynamics · Child and Adolescent Psychosocial and Emotional Development · Clinical Psychology · Family Support in Illness · Psychology · Social Psychology

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Unique citing works26
Citations per year3,25
Citation span2018 - 2026 (9)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 24

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