The Link between Facets of Neuroticism and Dimensions of Relationship Commitment: Evidence from Gay, Lesbian, and Heterosexual Couples

Journal of Family Psychology

Volumn 11, Issue 4, 1997, Pages 503-514

  Kurdek, Lawrence A ^a  

^a WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0031316049     PISSN: 08933200     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1037/0893-3200.11.4.503     Document Type: Article

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