Religiosity as a buffer against depression and stress among college students in Minahasa, Indonesia
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.15566/cjgh.v12i2.476 | Journal eISSN: 2167-2415
Language: English
Page range: 23 - 32
Submitted on: May 6, 2025
Accepted on: Jul 10, 2025
Published on: Aug 29, 2025
Published by: Global Health Institute at William Carey International University
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