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Frequency, characteristics, and perceived functions of emotional future thinking in daily life

Catherine BarsicsSwiss Center for Affective Sciences, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland;Cognitive Psychopathology and Neuropsychology Unit, University of Geneva, Geneva, SwitzerlandCorrespondence[email protected]
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Martial Van der LindenSwiss Center for Affective Sciences, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland;Cognitive Psychopathology and Neuropsychology Unit, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland;Department of Psychology: Cognition and Behavior, University of Liège, Liège, BelgiumView further author information
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Arnaud D'ArgembeauSwiss Center for Affective Sciences, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland;Department of Psychology: Cognition and Behavior, University of Liège, Liège, BelgiumView further author information
Pages 217-233 | Received 30 Dec 2014, Accepted 09 May 2015, Published online: 03 Jul 2015

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