An empirical test of a theory of factors affecting life satisfaction: Understanding the role of religious experience

Journal of Psychology and Theology

Volumn 24, Issue 3, 1996, Pages 220-232

  Chumbler, Neale R ^a  

^a WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 0040425013     PISSN: 00916471     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/009164719602400304     Document Type: Article

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