Reasons for and perceptions of childlessness among older persons: Exploring the impact of marital status and gender

Journal of Aging Studies

Volumn 10, Issue 3, 1996, Pages 205-222

  Connidis, Ingrid Arnet ^a   McMullin, Julie Ann ^a  

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EID: 0000590787     PISSN: 08904065     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0890-4065(96)90021-3     Document Type: Article

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