Evaluating risk-taking behaviors of youth in military families.
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چکیده
This study assessed risk-taking behavior in a unique adolescent population: family members of active and retired military personnel. Significantly fewer adolescents in our group engaged in at-risk behaviors compared with national statistics, demonstrating the need for further research.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine
دوره 39 6 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2006