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Editorial
. 2023 Jul 23;10(7):1270.
doi: 10.3390/children10071270.

A Psycho-Dynamically Oriented Reflection on Early Sexual Relationships in Pre-Adolescents

Luca Cerniglia  1 , Silvia Cimino  2
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A Psycho-Dynamically Oriented Reflection on Early Sexual Relationships in Pre-Adolescents

Luca Cerniglia et al. Children (Basel). .

Abstract

Pre-adolescence is generally considered a period of change during which sexual energy remains latent before gradually beginning to express itself in adolescence and later in life [...].

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The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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