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PSYCHOLOGY, SOCIAL SCIENCES AND HUMANITIES

Hardiness and anxiety interpretation: An investigation into coping usage and effectiveness

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Pages 96-104 | Received 08 Feb 2011, Accepted 16 Oct 2011, Published online: 12 Dec 2011

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