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A factor analytic approach to the study of spatial density effects on preschoolers

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  1. University of California at Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, USA

    Chalsa M. Loo

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This research project was funded by Grant MH 25522 from the National Institute of Mental Health, Applied Research Branch, a summer faculty fellowship and faculty research funds granted by the University of California, Santa Cruz.

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Loo, C.M. A factor analytic approach to the study of spatial density effects on preschoolers. Popul Environ 2, 47–68 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00972601

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