The development of the Meaning in Life Index (MILI) and its relationship with personality and religious behaviours and beliefs among UK undergraduate students

Mental Health, Religion and Culture

Volumn 11, Issue 2, 2008, Pages 211-220

  Francis, Leslie J ^a   Hills, Peter ^a  

^a BANGOR UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 38549176718     PISSN: 13674676     EISSN: 14699737     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13674670701243758     Document Type: Article

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