Computer-mediated social support, older adults, and coping

Journal of Communication

Volumn 50, Issue 3, 2000, Pages 100-118

  Wright, Kevin ^a  

^a 108 Armstrong Hall ^*  (United States)

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EID: 0034368152     PISSN: 00219916     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1460-2466.2000.tb02855.x     Document Type: Article

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