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The disability paradox

High Quality of Life Against All Odds

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ID3625440
AuthorsGary L Albrecht (University of Illinois Chicago), Patrick Devlieger (0000-0003-0582-3383, University of Illinois Chicago), Patrick J Devlieger
Year1999
Volume48
Issue8
Pages977-988
Publication date1999-04-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueSocial Science & Medicine (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0277-9536 • E-ISSN: 1873-5347
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/s0277-9536(98)00411-0
PMID10390038
OpenAlexW1985264354
LanguageEN
Citations received255
References cited22

Balance (ability · Context (archaeology · Epistemology · Medical model of disability · Odds · Psychiatry · Psychotherapist · Qualitative research · Quality (philosophy · Quality of life (healthcare · Set (abstract data type · Social science · Sociology · Computer Science · Health disparities and outcomes · Health, psychology, and well-being · Medicine · Mental Health and Psychiatry · Psychology · Social Psychology · Gerontology

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Citations per year9,44
Citation span1999 - 2026 (28)
Citation velocitycurrent
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