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Life Satisfaction and Happiness in Turkey

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  • Sibel Selim, 2008. "Life Satisfaction and Happiness in Turkey," Social Indicators Research: An International and Interdisciplinary Journal for Quality-of-Life Measurement, Springer, vol. 88(3), pages 531-562, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:soinre:v:88:y:2008:i:3:p:531-562
    DOI: 10.1007/s11205-007-9218-z
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