Finding positive meaning after loss: The mediating role of reflection for bereaved individuals

Journal of Loss and Trauma

Volumn 15, Issue 3, 2010, Pages 242-258

  Boyraz, Güler ^a   Horne, Sharon G ^b   Sayger, Thomas V ^b  

^a TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

^b UNIVERSITY OF MEMPHIS   (United States)

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EID: 77952230485     PISSN: 15325024     EISSN: 15325032     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15325020903381683     Document Type: Article

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