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Original Articles

Factors Affecting Subjective Weil-Being for Rural Elderly Individuals

The Importance of Spirituality, Religiousness, and Social Support

Pages 59-75 | Received 23 Feb 2005, Accepted 25 Sep 2005, Published online: 22 Sep 2008

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