Perceived problem-solving ability, stress, and coping in mothers of children with physical disabilities: Potential cognitive influences on adjustment

International Journal of Behavioral Medicine

Volumn 4, Issue 4, 1997, Pages 415-432

  Noojin, Ashley Bryant ^a   Wallander, Jan L ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM   (United States)

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EID: 0000813395     PISSN: 10705503     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1207/s15327558ijbm0404_10     Document Type: Article

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