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Measuring Meaning in Life

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  • Tom Farsides

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  • Jessica Morgan & Tom Farsides, 2009. "Measuring Meaning in Life," Journal of Happiness Studies, Springer, vol. 10(2), pages 197-214, April.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jhappi:v:10:y:2009:i:2:p:197-214
    DOI: 10.1007/s10902-007-9075-0
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    1. Christopher Peterson & Nansook Park & Martin Seligman, 2005. "Orientations to happiness and life satisfaction: the full life versus the empty life," Journal of Happiness Studies, Springer, vol. 6(1), pages 25-41, March.
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