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Childlessness and Psychological Well-Being in Midlife and Old Age: An Examination of Parental Status Effects Across a Range of Outcomes

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  • Thomas Hansen
  • Britt Slagsvold
  • Torbjørn Moum

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  • Thomas Hansen & Britt Slagsvold & Torbjørn Moum, 2009. "Childlessness and Psychological Well-Being in Midlife and Old Age: An Examination of Parental Status Effects Across a Range of Outcomes," Social Indicators Research: An International and Interdisciplinary Journal for Quality-of-Life Measurement, Springer, vol. 94(2), pages 343-362, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:soinre:v:94:y:2009:i:2:p:343-362
    DOI: 10.1007/s11205-008-9426-1
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