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Structural Equation Models for Quality of Life Response Shifts: Promises and Pitfalls

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Donaldson, G.W. Structural Equation Models for Quality of Life Response Shifts: Promises and Pitfalls. Qual Life Res 14, 2345–2351 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11136-005-3977-2

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