The Effect of Internet Related Problems on the Sexting Behaviors of Juveniles

Melissa L. Ricketts; Carrie Maloney; Catherine D. Marcum; George E. Higgins

doi:10.1007/s12103-014-9247-5

The Effect of Internet Related Problems on the Sexting Behaviors of Juveniles

Melissa L. Ricketts
, Carrie Maloney
, Catherine D. Marcum
, George E. Higgins

Appalachian State University

Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania
University of Louisville

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Original language	American English
Journal	American Journal of Criminal Justice
Volume	40
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s12103-014-9247-5
State	Published - Jun 1 2015

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Psychology

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