A relational model of sexual minority mental and physical health: The negative effects of shame on relationships, loneliness, and health.

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• Publication year

  2015

• Venue

  Journal of counseling and psychology

• Publication date

  2015-05-25

• Fields of study

  Sociology, Medicine, Psychology

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  DOI 10.1037/cou0000088PMID 26010289PMCID PMC4501878
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