Perceived Environmental Stress, Depression, and Quality of Life in Older, Low Income, Minority Urban Adults

Social Indicators Research Series

Volumn 31, Issue , 2007, Pages 151-165

  Disch, William B ^a   Schensul, Jean J ^a   Radda, Kim E ^a   Robison, Julie T ^a  

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Author keywords

Discriminant Function; Mental Health Status; Physical Health Problem; Social Engagement; Social Support

Indexed keywords

EID: 70449097232     PISSN: 13876570     EISSN: 22150099     Source Type: Book Series    
DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4020-5682-6_9     Document Type: Chapter

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