Native American suicide rates, acculturation stress and traditional integration.
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In 18 Native American tribes, suicide rates were positively associated with acculturation stress and negatively with traditional integration.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Psychological reports
دوره 84 2 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1999