A comparison of four catholic groups on well-being and religiosity

Journal of Divorce and Remarriage

Volumn 37, Issue 3-4, 2002, Pages 143-156

  Jenks, Richard J ^a   Christiansen, Linda ^a  

^a INDIANA UNIVERSITY SOUTHEAST   (United States)

Author keywords

Catholic; Divorce; Life satisfaction; Marriage; Religion; Well being

Indexed keywords

EID: 85009630244     PISSN: 10502556     EISSN: 15404811     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1300/J087v37n03_08     Document Type: Article

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