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Satisfaction and distress in a community: A test of the effects of life events

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    Maxine Block & Alex Zautra

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The authors wish to thank Ms. Darlene Goodhart for her assistance and Dr. Steven Braun of the Division of Behavioral Health Services for his support of the project.

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Block, M., Zautra, A. Satisfaction and distress in a community: A test of the effects of life events. Am J Commun Psychol 9, 165–180 (1981). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00896365

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