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Older adults experiences of online social interactions: A phenomenological study

Authors:
Marjan MomeniMarjan Momeni, Nadjla  HaririNadjla Hariri, Monir NobaharMonir Nobahar,*, Fatemeh NoshinfardFatemeh Noshinfard

Koomesh:Vol. 20, issue 2; 336-349
Published online:Apr 09, 2018
Article type:Research Article
Received:Nov 08, 2017
Accepted:Dec 09, 2017
How to Cite:Marjan MomeniNadjla HaririMonir NobaharFatemeh NoshinfardOlder adults experiences of online social interactions: A phenomenological study.20(2):e152964.

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