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Original Articles

Influence of Social Support Received in Online and Offline Contexts on Satisfaction With Social Support and Satisfaction With Life: A Longitudinal Study

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Pages 74-105 | Received 04 Feb 2013, Accepted 21 Aug 2013, Published online: 29 Apr 2014

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