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The interplay of frequency of volunteering and prosocial motivation on purpose in life in emerging adults

Morris A. OkunArizona State UniversityCorrespondence[email protected]
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Ga Young KimArizona State UniversityView further author information
Pages 328-333 | Received 09 Feb 2015, Accepted 02 Aug 2015, Published online: 11 Apr 2016

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