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An Exploratory Study on the Quality of Life of older Chinese People Living alone in Hong Kong

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  • Jik Lee, 2005. "An Exploratory Study on the Quality of Life of older Chinese People Living alone in Hong Kong," Social Indicators Research: An International and Interdisciplinary Journal for Quality-of-Life Measurement, Springer, vol. 71(1), pages 335-361, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:soinre:v:71:y:2005:i:1:p:335-361
    DOI: 10.1007/s11205-004-8027-x
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    4. Yung Yau, 2012. "Social Impacts of the Marking Scheme in Public Housing in Hong Kong," Social Indicators Research: An International and Interdisciplinary Journal for Quality-of-Life Measurement, Springer, vol. 107(2), pages 281-303, June.

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