Measurement issues in god image research and practice

Journal of Spirituality in Mental Health

Volumn 9, Issue 3-4, 2008, Pages 227-246

  Gibson, Nicholas J S ^a  

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EID: 71549165196     PISSN: 19349637     EISSN: 19349645     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1300/J515v09n03-11     Document Type: Article

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