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Seasonal and locational variations in children's play

Implications for wellbeing

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ID8018591
AuthorsChristina R Ergler (0000-0001-6924-7894, University of Auckland), Robin A Kearns, Robin Kearns (0000-0002-7890-1218, University of Auckland), Karen Witten (0000-0003-2637-8565, Massey University)
Year2012
Volume91
Pages178-185
Publication date2012-12-12
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSocial Science & Medicine (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0277-9536 • E-ISSN: 1873-5347
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.socscimed.2012.11.034
PMID23312793
OpenAlexW1984074539
LanguageEN
Citations received46
References cited64

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Unique citing works46
Citations per year3,07
Citation span2011 - 2026 (16)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 43

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