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Risk lifeworlds and sense-making among children and young people

The role of trust in government and risk perception in adherence to COVID-19 prevention measures: survey findings among young people in Luxembourg

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Pages 324-349 | Received 20 Apr 2022, Accepted 04 Sep 2023, Published online: 10 Sep 2023

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