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Research Article

College students with high abilities in liberal arts disciplines: Examining the effect of spirituality in bolstering self-regulated learning, affect balance, peer relationships, and well-being

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Pages 45-71 | Received 01 Apr 2023, Accepted 30 Oct 2023, Published online: 13 Nov 2023

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