Family life and the pursuit of happiness: The influence of gender and race

Journal of Family Issues

Volumn 20, Issue 2, 1999, Pages 155-180

  Aldous, Joan ^a   Ganey, Rodney F ^a  

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EID: 0033248837     PISSN: 0192513X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/019251399020002001     Document Type: Short Survey

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