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Research Article

Are satisfied citizens willing to participate more? An analysis of citizens’ life satisfaction in the public service domain and public participation

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Pages 211-227 | Received 17 Jan 2022, Accepted 13 Jul 2022, Published online: 16 Sep 2022

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