Understanding the multidimensionality of acculturation among Chinese Canadians

Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science

Volumn 38, Issue 4, 2006, Pages 311-324

  Chia, Ai Lan ^a   Costigan, Catherine L ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF VICTORIA   (Canada)

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EID: 33845808680     PISSN: 0008400X     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1037/cjbs2006017     Document Type: Article

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