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. 2022 Oct;112(10):e1-e2.
doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2022.307006.

The Gap Between Anticipated and Current Life Satisfaction May Indicate Dissatisfaction Rather Than Hope

Michael Daly  1
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The Gap Between Anticipated and Current Life Satisfaction May Indicate Dissatisfaction Rather Than Hope

Michael Daly. Am J Public Health. 2022 Oct.
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  • Riley and Roy Respond.
    Riley C, Roy B. Riley C, et al. Am J Public Health. 2022 Oct;112(10):e2-e3. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2022.307007. Am J Public Health. 2022. PMID: 36103700 Free PMC article. No abstract available.

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