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Subjective Estimation of the Quality of Life in Relation to Neuroticism

By: Jasminka Bobić  
Open Access
|May 2012

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/10004-1254-63-2012-2141 | Journal eISSN: 1848-6312 | Journal ISSN: 0004-1254
Language: English, Croatian, Slovenian
Page range: 17 - 22
Published on: May 1, 2012
Published by: Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year

© 2012 Jasminka Bobić, published by Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health
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