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The Journal of Psychology
Interdisciplinary and Applied
Volume 109, 1981 - Issue 1
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Correlates of Health Locus of Control in an Older, Disabled Group

Edward S. Boyle Veterans Administration Medical Center, Dayton, Ohio, USA
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Kathleen A. Sielski Veterans Administration Medical Center, Dayton, Ohio, USA
Pages 87-91 | Received 23 Jun 1981, Published online: 02 Jul 2010

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