Optimism, social support, and coping strategies as factors contributing to posttraumatic growth: A meta-analysis

Journal of Loss and Trauma

Volumn 14, Issue 5, 2009, Pages 364-388

  Prati, Gabriele ^a   Pietrantoni, Luca ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF BOLOGNA   (Italy)

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EID: 70349608769     PISSN: 15325024     EISSN: 15325032     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15325020902724271     Document Type: Review

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