Multiple roles of women caregivers: Feelings of mastery and self-esteem as predictors of psychosocial well-being

Journal of Women and Aging

Volumn 9, Issue 1-2, 1997, Pages 117-131

  Martire, Lynn M ^a   Stephens, Mary Ann Parris ^a   Franks, Melissa M ^b  

^a KENT STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0004811739     PISSN: 08952841     EISSN: 15407322     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1300/J074v09n01_10     Document Type: Article

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