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Research Articles

The predictive role of dyadic adjustment and perceived social support in explaining psychological help-seeking attitudes of married individuals

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Pages 676-684 | Received 04 Sep 2022, Accepted 02 Dec 2023, Published online: 12 Jan 2024

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