The dilemma of repartnering: Considerations of older men and women entering new intimate relationships in later life

Ageing International

Volumn 27, Issue 4, 2002, Pages 61-78

  de Jong Gierveld, Jenny ^a  

^a NIAS   (Netherlands)

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EID: 85070126639     PISSN: 01635158     EISSN: 1936606X     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.4324/9780203788240-5     Document Type: Article

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