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Research Article

An exploratory study examining the relationships between the personal, environmental and activity participation variables and quality of life among young adults with disabilities

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Pages 63-73 | Received 16 Oct 2012, Accepted 15 Feb 2013, Published online: 25 Mar 2013

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