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Preliminary findings for the validity of the Morningness–Eveningness-Stability Scale improved (MESSi): Correlations with activity levels and personality

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Pages 135-142 | Received 30 May 2018, Accepted 31 Aug 2018, Published online: 13 Sep 2018

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