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Effects of Harsh and Unpredictable Environments in Adolescence on Development of Life History Strategies

A Longitudinal Test of an Evolutionary Model

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ID5373065
AuthorsBarbara H Brumbach (0000-0002-0981-9878, Northern Arizona University, corresponding author), Aurelio José Figueredo (0000-0003-4397-6460, University of Arizona), Bruce J Ellis (0000-0001-9783-5036, University of Arizona)
Year2009
Volume20
Issue1
Pages25-51
Publication date2009-03-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueHuman Nature (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1045-6767 • E-ISSN: 1936-4776
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1007/s12110-009-9059-3
PMID20634914
PMCIDPMC2903759
OpenAlexW2201810896
LanguageEN
Citations received147
References cited49

Biology · Developmental psychology · Harshness · Life course approach · Life history · Life history theory · Longitudinal study · Young adult · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · Evolutionary Psychology and Human Behavior · Family Dynamics and Relationships · Medicine · Psychology · Ecology · Gerontology

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