Religiosity and attitudes toward lesbians and gay men: A meta-analysis

International Journal for the Psychology of Religion

Volumn 19, Issue 1, 2009, Pages 21-38

  Whitley Jr , Bernard E ^a  

^a Ball State University   (United States)

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EID: 58149528501     PISSN: 10508619     EISSN: 15327582     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/10508610802471104     Document Type: Article

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