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Is the Search for Meaning Related to the Presence of Meaning? Moderators of the Longitudinal Relationship

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ID21704565
AuthorsSteven T W Chu (0000-0002-3828-3929, Chinese University of Hong Kong), Steven Tsun-Wai Chu, Helene H Fung (0000-0003-1310-8750, Chinese University of Hong Kong, corresponding author)
Year2021
Volume22
Issue1
Pages127-145
Publication date2021-01-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Happiness Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1389-4978 • E-ISSN: 1573-7780
PublisherSpringer Science and Business Media LLC (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1007/s10902-020-00222-y
OpenAlexW3003635144
LanguageEN
Citations received19
References cited42

Developmental psychology · Longitudinal study · Optimism · Personality · Psychotherapist · Clinical Psychology · Medicine · Optimism, Hope, and Well-being · Psychological and Temporal Perspectives Research · Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction · Psychology · Social Psychology

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Unique citing works19
Citations per year3,8
Citation span2021 - 2026 (6)
Citation velocitycurrent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 16

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