Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 21, Issue 3 , Pages 175-185 , May 2006

Adolescent Resilience: An Evolutionary Concept Analysis

  • Nancy R. Ahern, MEd, MSN, RN

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doi: 10.1016/j.pedn.2005.07.009

Journal of Pediatric Nursing
Volume 21, Issue 3 , Pages 175-185 , May 2006