Non-linearity, complexity and limited measurement in the relationship between satisfaction with specific life domains and satisfaction with life as a whole

Journal of Happiness Studies

Volumn 11, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 335-352

  González, Mònica ^a   Coenders, Germà ^a   Saez, Marc ^a   Casas, Ferran ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF GIRONA   (Spain)

Author keywords

Adolescence; Complexity theories; Limited measurement; Non linearity; Psychological well being

Indexed keywords

EID: 77952092299     PISSN: 13894978     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10902-009-9143-8     Document Type: Article

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