Nativity differences in physical health: The roles of emotional support, family, and social integration

Sociological Spectrum

Volumn 30, Issue 6, 2010, Pages 671-694

  Gorman, Bridget K ^a   Ecklund, Elaine Howard ^a   Heard, Holly E ^a  

^a RICE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

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EID: 77957814660     PISSN: 02732173     EISSN: 15210707     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/02732173.2010.510059     Document Type: Article

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