Effects of psychological factors on the perceived quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities

Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities

Volumn 9, Issue 2, 1996, Pages 115-128

  Matikka, Leena M ^a  

^a Psychotherapy Clinic   (Finland)

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EID: 3042982701     PISSN: 13602322     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1111/j.1468-3148.1996.tb00102.x     Document Type: Article

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