Perceived stigma of povertyand depression: Examination of interpersonal and intrapersonal mediators

Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology

Volumn 27, Issue 9, 2008, Pages 903-930

  Mickelson, Kristin D ^a   Williams, Stacey L ^b  

^a KENT STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 61449158838     PISSN: 07367236     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1521/jscp.2008.27.9.903     Document Type: Article

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