The development of reproductive strategy in females: early maternal harshness –> earlier menarche –> increased sexual risk taking

Belsky, Jay, NICHD Early Child Care Research Network, Steinberg, Laurence, Houts, Renate M., Halpern-Felsher, Bonnie L.·2010·Developmental Psychology
DOI 10.1037/a0015549

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