The role of spiritual experience, forgiveness, and religious support on the general well-being of older adults

Journal of Religion, Spirituality and Aging

Volumn 23, Issue 3, 2011, Pages 206-223

  Lee, Kyoung Hag ^a  

^a WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Forgiveness; General well being; Older adults; Religious support; Spiritual experience

Indexed keywords

EID: 79957878448     PISSN: 15528030     EISSN: 15528049     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1080/15528030.2011.533398     Document Type: Article

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