Understanding the nature and role of spirituality in relation to coping and health: A conceptual framework

Canadian Psychology

Volumn 46, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 88-104

  Gall, Terry Lynn ^a   Charbonneau, Claire ^a   Clarke, Neil Henry ^a   Grant, Karen ^a   Joseph, Anjali ^a   Shouldice, Lisa ^a  

^a SAINT PAUL UNIVERSITY   (Canada)

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EID: 18444384559     PISSN: 07085591     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1037/h0087008     Document Type: Article

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