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Perceived control and health

Wallston, Kenneth A., Wallston, Barbara Strudler, Smith, Shelton, Dobbins, Carolyn J.·1987·Current Psychology
DOI 10.1007/bf02686633
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Authors
Wallston, K. A., Wallston, B. S., Smith, S., & Dobbins, C. J.
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Current Psychology
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Springer Science and Business Media LLC
Published
1987-03
Volume
6
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1
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5-25
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  • 1046-1310 (ISSN-L)
  • 1936-4733
DOI
10.1007/bf02686633
OpenAlex
W2168274334
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430
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en
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