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Original Articles

Typology of religiosity/spirituality in relation to perceived health, depression, and life satisfaction among older Korean immigrants

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Pages 444-453 | Received 23 Apr 2013, Accepted 22 Sep 2013, Published online: 28 Oct 2013

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