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Eysenck's dimensional model of personality and religion: Are religious people more neurotic?

Leslie J. Francis University of Wales, Bangor, UK
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Chris J. Jackson University of Queensland, Australia
Pages 87-100 | Published online: 19 Aug 2010

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