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Enhancing positive perceptions of aging by savoring life lessons

Jennifer L Smith1, Fred B Bryant2

  • 1a Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging , Evanston , IL , USA.

Aging & Mental Health
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Emotion regulationattitudes toward aginglife satisfactionolder adultswell-being

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