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Understanding the Relationship between Optimistic Personality and Anxiety among College Students: The Mediating Role of Coping Style

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Understanding the Relationship between Optimistic Personality and Anxiety among College Students: The Mediating Role of Coping Style

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ZHEN R, ZHOU X. Understanding the Relationship between Optimistic Personality and Anxiety among College Students: The Mediating Role of Coping Style. Iran J Public Health. 2016;45(9):1229-1231.