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How are alexithymia and physical illness linked? A review and critique of pathways

Lumley, Mark A., Stettner, Laurence, Wehmer, Francine·1996·Journal of Psychosomatic Research
DOI 10.1016/s0022-3999(96)00222-x
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Authors
Lumley, M. A., Stettner, L., & Wehmer, F.
Venue
Journal of Psychosomatic Research
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Elsevier BV
Published
1996-12
Volume
41
Issue
6
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505-518
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0022-3999 (ISSN-L)
DOI
10.1016/s0022-3999(96)00222-x
OpenAlex
W2080941360
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361
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en
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closed
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