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Research Article

The mediating role of basic psychological needs satisfaction in the relationship between trait mindfulness and psychological distress in clinical trainees

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Pages 485-502 | Received 22 Dec 2021, Accepted 02 Sep 2022, Published online: 08 Sep 2022

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