Sharing optimal experiences and promoting good community life in a multicultural society

Journal of Positive Psychology

Volumn 4, Issue 4 SPEC. ISS., 2009, Pages 280-289

  Delle Fave, Antonella ^a   Bassi, Marta ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MILAN   (Italy)

Author keywords

Cross cultural research; Eudaimonia; Immigration; Optimal experience; Socio cultural adjustment

Indexed keywords

EID: 68349104155     PISSN: 17439760     EISSN: 17439779     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/17439760902933716     Document Type: Article

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