Educational Engagement as a Psychological Resource for Post-Traumatic Growth in Adults under Prolonged Crisis
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.56508/mhgcj.v9i1.370 | Journal eISSN: 2612-2138
Language: English
Page range: 214 - 228
Submitted on: Jul 11, 2026
Accepted on: Sep 1, 2026
Published on: Sep 10, 2026
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