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Wellbeing and Depression

Acculturation and depressive symptoms among older Chinese immigrants in the United States: the roles of positive and negative social interactions

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Pages 604-611 | Received 16 Apr 2021, Accepted 17 Jan 2022, Published online: 11 Feb 2022

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