Spiritual behaviors and relationship satisfaction: A critical analysis of the role of prayer

Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology

Volumn 27, Issue 4, 2008, Pages 362-388

  Fincham, Frank D ^a   Beach, Steven R H ^b   Lambert, N ^a   Stillman, T ^a   Braithwaite, S ^a  

^a FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA   (United States)

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EID: 61449117853     PISSN: 07367236     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1521/jscp.2008.27.4.362     Document Type: Review

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