Dogs, cats and Catholic parochial clergy in England and Wales: Exploring the relationship between companion animals and work-related psychological health

Mental Health, Religion and Culture

Volumn 10, Issue 1, 2007, Pages 47-60

  Francis, Leslie J ^a   Turton, Douglas W ^a   Louden, Stephen H ^a  

^a BANGOR UNIVERSITY   (United Kingdom)

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EID: 62349113997     PISSN: 13674676     EISSN: 14699737     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/13674670601012329     Document Type: Article

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