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The significance of personal objects to older people

Bibliographic Data

ID5823596
AuthorsRobert L Rubinstein (Philadelphia Fire Department, corresponding author)
Year1987
Volume1
Issue3
Pages225-238
Publication date1987-09-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Aging Studies (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0890-4065 • E-ISSN: 1879-193X
PublisherElsevier BV (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1016/0890-4065(87)90015-6
PMID25195721
OpenAlexW2035801548
LanguageEN
Citations received33
References cited9

Expression (computer science · Personal identity · Aging and Gerontology Research · Migration, Aging, and Tourism Studies · Place Attachment and Urban Studies

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Unique citing works33
Citations per year0,92
Citation span1990 - 2025 (36)
Citation velocityrecent
Highly citedNo
Citation typesNeutral: 33

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