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Convergence of Character Strengths in American and Japanese Young Adults

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  • Satoshi Shimai
  • Keiko Otake
  • Nansook Park
  • Christopher Peterson

  • Martin Seligman

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  • Satoshi Shimai & Keiko Otake & Nansook Park & Christopher Peterson & Martin Seligman, 2006. "Convergence of Character Strengths in American and Japanese Young Adults," Journal of Happiness Studies, Springer, vol. 7(3), pages 311-322, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:jhappi:v:7:y:2006:i:3:p:311-322
    DOI: 10.1007/s10902-005-3647-7
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