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Religiousness and happiness in three nations: a research note

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  • Liesbeth Snoep, 2008. "Religiousness and happiness in three nations: a research note," Journal of Happiness Studies, Springer, vol. 9(2), pages 207-211, June.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jhappi:v:9:y:2008:i:2:p:207-211
    DOI: 10.1007/s10902-007-9045-6
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