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Wolchik, S.A., Sandler, I.N., Braver, S.L. et al. Events of parental divorce: Stressfulness ratings by children, parents, and clinicians. Am J Commun Psychol 14, 59–74 (1986). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00923250
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