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Journal of Loss and Trauma
International Perspectives on Stress & Coping
Volume 14, 2009 - Issue 2
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Original Articles

Religiosity and Posttraumatic Stress Following Forced Relocation

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Pages 144-160 | Received 17 Oct 2008, Accepted 05 Dec 2008, Published online: 11 Mar 2009

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