Relationships among locus of control, coping behaviors, and levels of worry following exposure to hurricanes

Journal of Loss and Trauma

Volumn 15, Issue 2, 2010, Pages 123-137

  Scott, Samantha L ^a   Carper, Teresa Marino ^a   Middleton, Melissa ^a   White, Rachel ^a   Renk, Kimberly ^a   Grills Taquechel, Amie ^b  

^a UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON   (United States)

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EID: 77951191709     PISSN: 15325024     EISSN: 15325032     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15325020902925985     Document Type: Article

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