Identity change in adulthood: The contribution of defense mechanisms and life experiences

Journal of Research in Personality

Volumn 38, Issue 3, 2004, Pages 280-316

  Cramer, Phebe ^a  

^a WILLIAMS COLLEGE   (United States)

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EID: 2342595220     PISSN: 00926566     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S0092-6566(03)00070-9     Document Type: Article

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