Depression and the psychological benefits of entering marriage

Journal of Health and Social Behavior

Volumn 48, Issue 2, 2007, Pages 149-163

  Frech, Adrianne ^a   Williams, Kristi ^a  

^a OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 34250858815     PISSN: 00221465     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1177/002214650704800204     Document Type: Article

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