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ORIGINAL RESEARCH

Effects of Wisdom on Mental Health in Old Age: Exploring the Pathways Through Developmental Tasks Attainment and Self-Rated Health

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Pages 4541-4554 | Received 02 Aug 2023, Accepted 16 Oct 2023, Published online: 02 Nov 2023

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