An explanation of the reminiscence bump in the dreams of older adults in terms of life goals and identity

Self and Identity

Volumn 7, Issue 1, 2008, Pages 25-33

  Cappeliez, Philippe ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA   (Canada)

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EID: 36849058291     PISSN: 15298868     EISSN: 15298876     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15298860600934281     Document Type: Article

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