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Life Satisfaction and Political Participation

Evidence from the United States

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ID23350549
AuthorsP Flavin (0000-0002-9586-7189, Baylor University, corresponding author), Michael Keane (0000-0002-9131-7008), Michael J Keane
Year2012
Volume13
Issue1
Pages63-78
Publication date2012-03-01
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/s10902-011-9250-1
OpenAlexW1978964254
LanguageEN
Citations received61
References cited42

Life satisfaction · Political science · Politics · Positive psychology · Public health · Quality of Life Research · Law · Medicine · Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction · Psychology · Social Capital and Networks · Social Psychology · Youth Development and Social Support

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