Tiếng Việt
16(4)2026 (IN PRESS)
Psychological stress and psychological well-being of students: The impact of self-disclosure and loneliness
- Ho Chi Minh City Open University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Submitted: 04-01-2025
Accepted: 02-05-2025 Published: 15-05-2025
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