Psychometric properties of the Italian version of the Parent Experience of Assessment Scale.
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SUBMITTER: Aschieri F
PROVIDER: S-EPMC10868526 | biostudies-literature | 2023
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Psychometric properties of the Italian version of the Parent Experience of Assessment Scale.
Aschieri Filippo F Brasili Sara S Cavallini Anna A Cera Giulia G
Frontiers in psychology 20240201
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