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Research Article

The role of cognitive flexibility and hope in the relationship between loneliness and psychological adjustment: a moderated mediation model

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Pages 74-85 | Received 19 Jul 2021, Accepted 28 Feb 2022, Published online: 20 Mar 2022

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