The conceptualization and measurement of perceived wellness: Integrating balance across and within dimensions

American Journal of Health Promotion

Volumn 11, Issue 3, 1997, Pages 208-218

  Adams, Troy ^b   Bezner, Janet ^c   Steinhardt, Mary ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN   (United States)

^b OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^c NONE

Author keywords

Mind Body; Perceptions; Wellness; Wellness Measurement Wellness Theory; Wellness Models

Indexed keywords

ARTICLE; CONCEPT FORMATION; HEALTH CARE UTILIZATION; HEALTH PROMOTION; HEALTH SERVICE; MENTAL HEALTH; PERCEPTION; SOCIAL SUPPORT; WELLBEING;

EID: 0031031190     PISSN: 08901171     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4278/0890-1171-11.3.208     Document Type: Article

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