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Determinants of Life Satisfaction Among Immigrants from Western Countries and from the FSU in Israel

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  • Karin Amit, 2010. "Determinants of Life Satisfaction Among Immigrants from Western Countries and from the FSU in Israel," Social Indicators Research: An International and Interdisciplinary Journal for Quality-of-Life Measurement, Springer, vol. 96(3), pages 515-534, May.
    • Handle: RePEc:spr:soinre:v:96:y:2010:i:3:p:515-534
    DOI: 10.1007/s11205-009-9490-1
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