Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 42, Issue 2 , Pages 154-160 , February 2008

Unrealistic Fatalism in U.S. Youth Ages 14 to 22: Prevalence and Characteristics

  • Patrick E. Jamieson, Ph.D.

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    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Patrick E. Jamieson, Ph.D., ARCI/APPC/UPENN, 3535 Market St. Suite 550, Philadelphia, PA 19104-3309.
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  • Dan Romer, Ph.D.

Received 26 April 2007 ,Accepted 21 July 2007.

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PII: S1054-139X(07)00321-7

doi: 10.1016/j.jadohealth.2007.07.010

Journal of Adolescent Health
Volume 42, Issue 2 , Pages 154-160 , February 2008

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