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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

How Does Social Support and Emotional Intelligence Enhance Life Satisfaction Among Adolescents? A Mediational Analysis Study

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Pages 2341-2351 | Received 07 Apr 2023, Accepted 19 Jun 2023, Published online: 27 Jun 2023

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