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Is Being Childless Detrimental to a Woman's Health and Well-Being Across Her Life Course

Bibliographic Data

ID15313015
AuthorsMelissa Graham (0000-0002-0927-0002, Deakin University, corresponding author)
Year2015
Volume25
Issue2
Pages176-184
Publication date2015-02-08
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueWomen s Health Issues (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1049-3867 • E-ISSN: 1878-4321
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/j.whi.2014.12.002
PMID25669856
OpenAlexW2132431970
LanguageEN
Citations received14
References cited62

Childlessness · Demographic economics · Developmental psychology · Fertility · Life course approach · Longitudinal data · Longitudinal study · Mental health · Panel Study of Income Dynamics · Population · Psychiatry · Sociology · Well-being · Demography · Family Dynamics and Relationships · Health disparities and outcomes · Intergenerational Family Dynamics and Caregiving · Medicine · Psychology · Gerontology

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Unique citing works14
Citations per year1,75
Citation span2018 - 2026 (9)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 14

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