A revised semantic differential scale distinguishing between negative and positive God images

Journal of Beliefs and Values

Volumn 27, Issue 2, 2006, Pages 237-240

  Francis, Leslie J ^a   Robbins, Mandy ^a   Gibson, Harry M ^a  

^a BANGOR UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 56849085110     PISSN: 13617672     EISSN: 14699362     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13617670600850083     Document Type: Article

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