The Secret Life of Pronouns: Flexibility in Writing Style and Physical Health

Psychological Science

Volumn 14, Issue 1, 2003, Pages 60-65

  Sherlock Campbell, R ^a   Pennebaker, James W ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN   (United States)

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EID: 0142124149     PISSN: 09567976     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/1467-9280.01419     Document Type: Article

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