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Lay beliefs about meaning in life

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ID11067296
AuthorsSamantha J Heintzelman (0000-0003-4442-6882, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, corresponding author), Fahima Mohideen (0000-0003-2693-3813, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey), Oishi (0000-0002-4185-960X, University of Virginia), Laura A King (0000-0002-3753-2575, University of Missouri)
Year2020
Volume88
Pages104003
Publication date2020-10-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Research in Personality (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0092-6566 • E-ISSN: 1095-7251
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.jrp.2020.104003
OpenAlexW3046501975
LanguageEN
Citations received10
References cited80

Developmental psychology · Happiness · Meaning (existential) · Psychotherapist · Value (mathematics) · Cultural Differences and Values · Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction · Psychology · Social and Intergroup Psychology · Social Psychology

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Unique citing works10
Citations per year3,33
Citation span2023 - 2026 (4)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 10

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