The Possibilities of Personality Psychology and Persons for the Study of Health
Published 1 January 2006
Suzanne C. Ouellette, David M. Frost
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This chapter contains section titled: Some Stories About the Study of Personality and Health Goals of the Current Chapter The Current State of Personality and Health Research What Narratives and the Study of Lives can Offer the Study of Personality and Health Conclusion References
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