The subjective evaluation of well-being in adulthood: Findings and implications

Ageing International

Volumn 29, Issue 2, 2004, Pages 113-135

  Pavot, William ^a   Diener, Ed ^b  

^a PURDUE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT URBANA CHAMPAIGN   (United States)

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EID: 47249160662     PISSN: 01635158     EISSN: 1936606X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s12126-004-1013-4     Document Type: Article

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