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Original Article

DESIRED CHARACTERISTICS FOR MSW STUDENTS AND SOCIAL WORK EMPLOYEES: COGNITIVE VERSUS PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

Michael M. O. SeipelBrigham Young University
,
Jennifer D. JohnsonMid-Columbia Center for Living
&
Elaine WaltonBrigham Young University
Pages 445-461 | Published online: 16 Mar 2013

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