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Know Thyself and Become What You Are: A Eudaimonic Approach to Psychological Well-Being

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  • Carol Ryff
  • Burton Singer

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  • Carol Ryff & Burton Singer, 2008. "Know Thyself and Become What You Are: A Eudaimonic Approach to Psychological Well-Being," Journal of Happiness Studies, Springer, vol. 9(1), pages 13-39, January.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jhappi:v:9:y:2008:i:1:p:13-39
    DOI: 10.1007/s10902-006-9019-0
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