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Research Article

Financial Strain and Psychological Distress Among Middle-Aged and Older Adults: A Moderated Mediation Model

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Pages 1120-1132 | Received 10 Jan 2023, Accepted 24 Apr 2023, Published online: 03 May 2023

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