Sequential Tree Analysis of Work Stressors: Exploring Score Profiles in the Context of the Stressor-Stress Relationship

International Journal of Stress Management

Volumn 7, Issue 1, 2000, Pages 1-18

  Dewe, Philip ^a   Brook, Richard ^b  

^a MASSEY UNIVERSITY   (New Zealand)

^b NONE

Author keywords

Interventions; Measurement; Profiles; Stressors; Tensions

Indexed keywords

EID: 0034393428     PISSN: 10725245     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1023/A:1009585414819     Document Type: Article

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