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Practicing Compassion Increases Happiness and Self-Esteem

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  • Myriam Mongrain
  • Jacqueline Chin
  • Leah Shapira

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  • Myriam Mongrain & Jacqueline Chin & Leah Shapira, 2011. "Practicing Compassion Increases Happiness and Self-Esteem," Journal of Happiness Studies, Springer, vol. 12(6), pages 963-981, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jhappi:v:12:y:2011:i:6:p:963-981
    DOI: 10.1007/s10902-010-9239-1
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