Positive psychology, utilitarianism and the pursuit of happiness
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The effectiveness of positive psychology of happiness and hopefulness of elderly people in elderly care centers
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عنوان ژورنال: Journal of Mental Health
سال: 2014
ISSN: 0963-8237,1360-0567
DOI: 10.3109/09638237.2014.928404