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Parents’ and Children’s Experiences of Participation in the Family Centered Program for Problematic Gaming and Excessive Screen Use in Child and Adolescent Population

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|Jun 2025

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Language: English
Page range: 57 - 67
Published on: Jun 14, 2025
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
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