The good life: from Socrates to Surbiton.
Understanding what is meant by 'the good life' has challenged philosophers and scientists for centuries with contrasting views emphasising either virtue or success. This study applies structural equation modelling (SEM) to the self-evaluations of older people to explore how they perceive 'the good l...
| Publicado en: | Quality in Ageing & Older Adults Vol. 12; no. 1; pp. 17 - 26 |
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| Formato: | research tables/charts Journal Article |
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Emerald Publishing Limited
Mar2011
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