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Special Topic Section on Meta-Analyses and Systematic Reviews

The Role of Affective Teacher–Student Relationships in Bullying and Peer Victimization: A Multilevel Meta-Analysis

Pages 110-129 | Received 20 Jun 2021, Accepted 15 Dec 2021, Published online: 19 Apr 2022

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