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Basic Research Article

Intergenerational associations of adverse and positive maternal childhood experiences with young children’s psychosocial well-being

Asociaciones intergeneracionales de experiencias maternas adversas y positivas de la infancia con el bienestar psicosocial de los niños pequeños

母亲不良和积极的童年经历与幼儿社会心理健康的代际关联

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Article: 2185414 | Received 14 Nov 2022, Accepted 21 Feb 2023, Published online: 15 Mar 2023

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