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Journal of Loss and Trauma
International Perspectives on Stress & Coping
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Cumulative Tertiary Appraisals of Traumatic Events Across Cultures: Two Studies

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Pages 43-66 | Received 01 Feb 2010, Accepted 08 Mar 2010, Published online: 29 Jan 2011

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