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The religiosity gap: preferences for seeking help from religious advisors

James William Crosby Department of Psychology and Philosophy, Sam Houston State University, MS 2447, Huntsville, 77341 USACorrespondence[email protected]
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Natasha Bossley Department of Psychology and Philosophy, Sam Houston State University, MS 2447, Huntsville, 77341 USA
Pages 141-159 | Received 17 Jan 2011, Accepted 05 Feb 2011, Published online: 18 May 2011

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